This year, we have seen a lot of Mzansi media personalities reap the rewards of their academic investment by taking to the stage to receive their qualifications. Local celebrities celebrated their graduations with their social media followers, proving to many that anything is possible if you put your mind to it.
Among those who fought against the odds to obtain their qualification, leaving their fans and followers proud and motivated are, DJ and music producer DJ Cleo, singer Lady Du, actress and presenter Nolwazi Ngubeni, TV show host and actress Lerato Mvelase and rapper Khuli Chana.
Taking to his social media, DJ Cleo, real name Tlou Cleopas Monyepao, shared that he graduated with a Bachelor of Arts degree from Wits university. He also added that he had to study to fill his void, and to be an example to his kids.
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Lady Du shared that she graduated in anatomy and physiology, business management and basic safety training, under @cityandguild. She also sent out a motivational quote, adding, “Education can unblock a better future.” She concluded by saying, “Besinga thulanga besfunda ???????????? (We weren’t quiet, we were studying).”
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Lerato Mvelase recently graduated from Regenesys Business School and has shared with her followers that she was pursuing her MBA.
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Actress Nolwazi Ngubeni had an emotional day when she graduated with her Bachelor’s degree in Marketing Communications. She shared with her followers:
“Years of study have culminated into this. Four years ago, I decided to study a new degree and today, I get to celebrate. It’s a bit of an emotional day, I won’t lie. I will find the words to express my feelings later. Inhliziyo yami igcwele ukubonga (I am deeply thankful).”
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Khuli Chana, real name Khulane Morule, graduated with an Honours degree in Innovation and Entrepreneurship from AFDA. The rapper also went on to bag the Innovation of the Year 2022 Award.
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