{"id":124851,"date":"2023-11-28T15:57:34","date_gmt":"2023-11-28T15:57:34","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.ghanamma.com\/2023\/11\/28\/lateef-adedimeji-goes-emotional-as-he-bags-honorary-doctorate-degree-from-estam-university-video\/"},"modified":"2023-11-28T15:57:34","modified_gmt":"2023-11-28T15:57:34","slug":"lateef-adedimeji-goes-emotional-as-he-bags-honorary-doctorate-degree-from-estam-university-video","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.ghanamma.com\/2023\/11\/28\/lateef-adedimeji-goes-emotional-as-he-bags-honorary-doctorate-degree-from-estam-university-video\/","title":{"rendered":"Lateef Adedimeji Goes Emotional As He Bags Honorary Doctorate Degree From Estam University (Video)"},"content":{"rendered":"<p><\/p>\n<div>\n<p>Actor Lateef Adedimeji of Nollywood broke down in tears upon receiving his doctorate from Estam University in Benin.<\/p>\n<p>A few days ago, Lateef Adedimeji was scheduled to get a Doctor of Philosophy from Estam University.<\/p>\n<p><img fetchpriority=\"high\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter wp-image-901254 size-full\" src=\"https:\/\/www.ghanamma.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/11\/IMG_9876.jpeg\" alt=\"\" width=\"750\" height=\"441\"  \/><\/p>\n<p>According to the University, the purpose of the award is to honour him for his remarkable aptitude and outstanding achievements in the movie industry.<\/p>\n<p>A day ago was the award ceremony, and Lateef has uploaded video from the unforgettable occasion.<\/p>\n<p>He admitted that he was moved to tears when he saw himself dressed in the exquisite robe.<\/p>\n<p>He stated that his sole interests have always been in his work and the lives he inspires, not in fame.<\/p>\n<p>READ MORE: Netizens Drag Yul Edochie After Spotting Him With His Ring For The First Time Over Court Saga<\/p>\n<p>The actor observed the irony that after burning midnight candles to refine his lines and expression, he is now receiving a Ph.D.<\/p>\n<p>In his words: <em>\u201cI was moved to tears as I got adorned in this beautiful robe.<\/em><\/p>\n<p><em>\u201cI have never been interested in fame, I just wanted to be happy with my craft and the lives that I inspire.<\/em><\/p>\n<p><em>\u201clad!es and gentlemen, today, I have a new title, one I couldn\u2019t have imagined would come without me facing invigilators and keeping late nights to study\u2026<\/em><\/p>\n<p><em>\u201cThe irony is really interesting. I burn midnight candles to master my lines and perfect my expressions, now I\u2019m getting rewarded with what could have been if I did it for classroom reasons.<\/em><\/p>\n<p><em>\u201cI humbly reintroduce myself, I AM DR. 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