7 High Nigerian Celebrities Who Dropped Out Of Faculty

Regardless of not essentially graduating from a tertiary establishment, a few of Nigeria’s largest superstars have succeeded of their careers.

On this article, Naija Information talks about seven celebrities who opted for a nontraditional path to success by dropping out of college early to pursue their passions.

Every of the celebrities on this record ultimately achieved monumental success in their very own proper, however it’s unsure in the event that they returned to highschool to finish their schooling.

1. Wizkid: The favored Nigerian Afro-beat singer, Ayodeji Ibrahim Balogun, who not too long ago clocked 32 started singing within the church choir on the age of 11.

He proceeded to Ijebu Ode Grammar Faculty in Ogun State and stored up his musical pursuits all through secondary faculty.

BigWiz subsequently enrolled in Lagos State College, however he later modified to Lead Metropolis College for his second yr.

Because of his music profession, the ‘Ojuelegba’ crooner ultimately dropped out on the 200 stage.

Regardless of his instructional background, Wizkid’s musical profession has grown quickly as he has develop into probably the most sought-after musicians worldwide.

Mercy Johnson

2. Mercy Johnson: Mercy Johnson, who started her Nollywood journey in 2003 is certainly one of many proficient stars within the Nigerian film trade.

Nonetheless, she actually by no means made it previous the Joint Admission Matriculation Board (JAMB) examination.

She as soon as admitted throughout an interview that she entered the movie trade regardless of repeatedly failing the college entrance exams (JAMB).

Mercy’s excellent efficiency in her debut film ‘The Maid’ marked the start of her success story and has develop into one of many exceptional abilities within the Nollywood scenes to reckon with.

2face

3. 2face: Nigerian legendary singer Harmless Ujah Idibia, popularly referred to as 2baba enrolled on the Institute of Administration & Know-how, Enugu (IMT) after finishing his secondary schooling at Saint Gabriel’s Secondary Faculty in Makurdi, Benue State.

He obtained his preliminary Nationwide Diploma course in Enterprise Administration and Administration however dropped out to pursue his music profession.

The singer throughout an interview on Channels TV mentioned: “I received robbed someday in class. All my audio cassettes that I recorded they took them. I used to be unhappy for like a yr plus. I dropped out and I’m like look I’m not persevering with this factor I’m going to observe music. I truly confessed to my mother and father. I advised them the reality that I’m not going again to highschool.”

4. Genevieve Nnaji: Genevieve Nnaji attended Kemeesther Nursery and Major faculty, Surulere, Aguda earlier than shifting to Methodist Women Faculty, Yaba, Lagos.

The one mum of 1 gained admission into the College of Lagos however she dropped out after bagging her first position within the film titled ‘Most Needed’.

This, nonetheless, didn’t hinder her from turning into probably the most profitable actresses within the nation.

D’banj

5. D’banj: Nigerian singer, Oladapo Daniel Oyebanjo, the Kokomaster, reportedly withdrew when he was in 300 stage whereas finding out Mechanical Engineering on the College of Lagos attributable to fixed strikes.

Don jazzy

6. Don Jazzy: The Mavin Information boss, Michael Collins Ajere, dropped out of Ambrose Ali College, Ekpoma in his first yr whereas finding out Enterprise Administration.

After getting back from the UK with the Kokomaster, the prolific document producer, audio engineer, and philanthropist has gone on to develop into probably the most profitable individuals within the music trade.

Ramsey Nouah

7. Ramsey Nouah: The veteran actor grew up in Surulere, Lagos the place he attended Atara Major Faculty and Neighborhood Grammar Faculty.

Ramsey, whose total profession has been extraordinarily profitable, as soon as admitted that he didn’t get a college diploma.

He, nonetheless, obtained a diploma on the College of Lagos however determined to discontinue after that and pursue his performing profession.