Nollywood actor, Gabriel Afolayan bags a honorary doctorate degree in Benin University, apparently joining the race of celebrities bagging honorary degrees.
The role interpreter posted pictures and videos from the ceremony when he received a doctorate degree on his Instagram page.
Estam University in the Benin Republic awarded Gabriel Afolayan and Lateef Adedimeji a Doctor of Philosophy in Arts and Culture. He thanked the university and pledged to continuing using his art to positively impact the world.
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”.
Actors who praised him on social media, referring to him as “Doctor,” included Kate Henshaw, Aremu Afolayan, Adeniyi Johnson, Bukunmi Oluwasina, Kunle Remi, Stan Nze, Helen Paul, Jayeola Monje, Frederick Leonard, Afeez Owo, and others.
