Nigerian singer and Mavin Dynasty artiste Korede Bello recently bagged a distinction as he graduates from the Nigerian institute of journalism and he was said to have buy the grade.
Many had believed that because he is a very popular artiste that he does not have the time to study, and he has used his wealth to influence his result by buying the grades through sorting the lecturers.
Korede Bello has come out to defend himself saying he did not buy the result but he paid for it through his hard work, commitment and sacrifice.
In his words;
“I initially didn’t want to post this for many reasons but I was wrong on all counts. I’d be doing millions of young people and my peers a disservice by not boldly putting it out there that impossibility is a myth; you can be Talented and Distinguished; Famous and Dignified; Celebrated and Educated ; that you can be a MEGA SUPER STAR with a MEGA SUPER VISION. For this I am grateful to God.
The main reason I endured to the finish line was because I needed to push myself and also to be a light for a lot of young Nigerians who think you cannot be an established Artiste and still achieve academic excellence. I endured because #MyPeople needed a role model.
A few days before I got signed I was still looking for tuition fees, so I understand the experience that some of you go through. But just as HE came through for me, He’ll come through for you.
No, it wasn’t easy but it was worth it. I was graced and I’m grateful. And no, I didn’t buy my result but I paid for it through hardwork, commitment and sacrifice (time and music). You can too. I believe in you, I believe in us.” Korede Bello said.
