Why I Went Back To School – Fuji Artist Saheed Osupa

Popular Fuji artiste, Akorede Okunola, aka Saheed Osupa in this interview with Mid-Week Entertainment revealed the reason behind his decision to return to school to study political science at the University of Ibadan

Recently, you announced that you bagged a degree from the University of Ibadan. What inspired the move despite your massive achievement in the entertainment industry?

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Firstly, I thank the Almighty God for His grace over my life, family and fans all over the world. My going back to school was not accidental as it still goes with my mother’s wish for me. I have always desired to seek more knowledge by going back to school.

Meanwhile, I also want to prove to the world that musicians, particularly Fuji artistes, can fit into any setting and organisation. Truly, I have achieved a lot as a music entertainer, but I need to still equip myself the more, while also preparing for the future.

It was also announced that you majored in Political Science. Why Political Science? Do you have any plans to join politics in future?

My love for good governance made me choose Political Science. As an artiste who sings a lot about leadership and philosophy, I believe studying such a course would enhance my knowledge. I currently don’t have any plan to go into politics, but let’s see what the future holds.

What does sitting down in classrooms to listen to lecturers passing down knowledge to you and your colleagues feel like?

It feels normal to me. Moreover, I have always been a student. When I say a student, I mean I love listening to people and being in the midst of intellectuals. So, when I went to the University of Ibadan, I saw myself being in the midst of intellectuals to learn and impart.

 What challenges did you experience while trying to become a graduate?

Well, some of the challenges include being in public without security; bringing myself to that level of being a student. But, the most challenging is cancelling some of my paid shows for tests and examinations which I had prepared myself for.

You are one of the leading lights in the Fuji music industry and there is barely a week that you don’t have important engagements. How were you able to cope with your studies despite your busy schedules?

As  I said earlier, I Saheed Osupa have prepared myself before getting the admission and I never allowed anything to distract me from achieving my aim.

What were the significant lessons you learnt in your relentless pursuit to be educated?

I’ve learnt that every step is an experience and no knowledge is wasted.

Ha! I would like to keep that for now.

What message do you have for your fans who have been inspired by your music and recent academic achievements?

All I can tell them is to be focused, and never believe in any shortcut to success.

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