Mavin artiste signee, Korede Bello, has debunked claims that he bought his result from the Nigerian Institute of Journalism.
Bello graduated four days ago from the institute with a distinction in Mass Communication.
However, there were reports on social media suggesting that the 22-year-old must have bought the result.
Reacting to the reports Bello cleared the air in a lengthy Instagram post.
He shared a photo showing the list of students who graduated with distinction in the 2017 set of the institute.
His name was the seventh on the list, he was also awarded the best student in “editorial writing” by the institute.
Bello said he refused to allow stardom stop him from finishing school to prove to Nigerians who think you cannot be an established artiste and still achieve academic excellence.
He also said he decided to shares his success story to encourage fans not to give up on education.
He wrote,
“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, you can be a MEGA SUPERSTAR with a MEGA SUPERVISION. 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 hard work, commitment and sacrifice (time and music). You can too. I believe in you, I believe in us. #DistinguishedNigerianYouths.”
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