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Ghanaian musician Sister Derby has shared some of the challenges she faced while pursuing her higher education, including how her mother had to borrow money to fund her fees.<\/p>\n
In an interview with GTV, Sister Derby revealed that her uncle encouraged her to pursue a Master’s degree immediately after completing her Bachelor’s degree.<\/p>\n
“My uncle encouraged me and pushed me to do a Master’s degree. He was like, ‘Don’t let time pass. You just finished your Bachelor’s. You are still in the learning mode. So just continue,'” she shared.<\/p>\n
However, the financial burden fell on her mother, who had to take out a loan of \u00a311,000 to cover the tuition fees.<\/p>\n
\u201cI followed his advice, even though it was difficult because my mom had to pay my fees. She had to take out a loan of \u00a311,000, which was a lot of money,\u201d she said.<\/p>\n
Initially, they assumed that Sister Derby’s European passport would qualify her for subsidized fees, but they encountered a problem.<\/p>\n
\u201cWe thought that, because I had a European passport, the fees would be subsidized. Unfortunately, I hadn’t been living in Europe or the UK for the past three to five years, so I didn’t qualify. I had to pay international fees,\u201d she explained.<\/p>\n
Born Deborah Vanessa Owusu-Bonsu on August 25, 1984, Sister Derby is a Ghanaian-Romanian artist known for her work as a television presenter, musician, model, and academic. <\/p>\n
She gained international recognition with her 2012 hit single “Uncle Obama.”<\/p>\n
In addition to her entertainment career, she is an activist for environmental sustainability and LGBTQ+ rights. <\/p>\n
Sister Derby holds a Bachelor’s degree in Publishing Studies from KNUST and a Master’s degree in Book\/Journal Publishing from the University of the Arts London.<\/p>\n
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