Kent University, based in the United Kingdom has conferred on Nigerian female music icon, Tiwa Savage, an Honorary Doctorate Degree.

Kent University via its twitter account on Friday, said, Tiwa Savage studied Business at the University “before she embarked on her incredible career – a reminder to all our graduates today to reach for the stars!”

The school also on Twitter shared a photo of the singer as she receives the certificate at Canterbury Cathedral this morning.

The photo was captioned, “Congratulations Dr @TiwaSavage! We’re super proud to have awarded the Queen of Afrobeats, an honorary doctorate at Canterbury Cathedral this morning.”

Tiwa Savage in her acceptance speech, said, as embedded below.

"I'm super proud and I want you to go out there, have fun and kill it. Be the best you that you can be because you truly deserve it."

That's the message for our Class of 2022 from #Kent alumni and afrobeat superstar @TiwaSavage. #KentGrads #MadeInKent pic.twitter.com/IfdnjWZRhl
— University of Kent (@UniKent) July 15, 2022