Why I returned to school to get a degree – Saheed Osupa

Famous fuji artiste, Akorede Okunola, known more with his stage name, Saheed Osupa has given reasons why he returned to school to get a university degree.

Osupa, who is very popular among fuji music lovers in South West Nigeria, revealed that his quest for knowledge and the influence of his mother spurred him to accomplish his life long dream even when it was considered very late for him to achieve.

In a mid-week interview published by Punch Newspaper, Osupa noted that his going back to school was not accidental, adding that his mother’s wish for him had always been that he should be well educated.

He further said that his love for good governance made him study Political Science in the University and to prove to the world that musicians, particularly fuji artistes, can fit into any setting and organisation.

He said: “‘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.”

He also spoke on some of the challenges he encountered as a student in the University of Ibadan.

“Well, some of the challenges I encountered in school 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.,“ he added.

Osupa said he prepared himself before getting the admission and never allowed anything to distract him from achieving his goal.