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Nollywood Agog as Lateef Adedimeji, Gabriel Afolayan Bag Doctorate Degree

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Gabriel Afolayan has reintroduced himself after he received an honorary doctorate degree from a university in Benin republic.

The excited actor took to Instagram to share photos of himself thanking the school for honoring him.

Reintroducing himself, he wrote “Dr Gabriel Olasubomi Afolayan”.

2023 has seen many celebrities being bestowed with doctorate degrees from prestigious institutions. From Nancy Isime to comedian, Klint Da Drunk, Pete Edochie, BBNaija Emmanuel Umoh, Lateef Adedimeji, and now Gabriel Afolayan.

The Nollywood actor, via his Instagram page, shared photos and clips of his ceremony where he was honored with a Doctorate degree.

Gabriel Afolayan alongside Lateef Adedimeji was honored with a Doctor of Philosophy in Arts and Culture from Estam University in Benin Republic.

Expressing gratitude to the University, he promised to keep shaping the world positively with his Art. Gabriel Afolayan wrote:

“Dr. Gabriel Olasubomi Afolayan (Ph.D. honoris causa of Philosophy in Arts & Culture) thank you @university_estam

We will keep shaping the world positively with our Art. Banner up everywhere we go. Great time with the great people of @university_estam”.

The likes of actors Kate Henshaw, Aremu Afolayan, Adeniyi Johnson, Bukunmi Oluwasina, Kunle Remi, Stan Nze, Helen Paul, Jayeola Monje, Frederick Leonard, Afeez Owo, and more took to his comment section to rejoice with him, calling him ‘Doctor’.

Also bagging a doctorate degree from Estam University was fellow actor, Lateef Adedimeji who was honored with a Doctor of Philosophy.

According to the University, the award is to celebrate him for his exceptional talent and tremendous achievement in the movie industry.

Speaking on it, Lateef revealed that he was moved to tears as he has never been interested in fame, and only wanted to be happy in his craft and the lives that he has touched.

The actor also took to his Instagram page to share the news with photos and videos.

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