Nollywood actress, Adesua Etomi-Wellington has been awarded an Honorary Degree from the University of Wolverhampton for her contribution to the creative industries.

The News was announced in a statement by the University of Wolverhampton on Monday. The actress who graduated with a Degree in Drama & Performance in 2009, was awarded a Doctor of Arts in recognition of her phenomenal contribution to Arts and Culture.

Adesua in her remarks, stated that her experience at Wolverhampton was literally life-changing and is the foundation upon which her career has been built.

“When I enrolled on my course in 2006 I was not confident at all. There is silent confidence that comes as a result of being informed and knowledgeable. I was taught to believe in my natural abilities but also put those abilities to good use. I was taught that talent is great but you need to be hard working to achieve it.

“This award is very humbling for me and I hope that it inspires prospective and current students to pursue careers in the creative industries.”

The actress who has starred in many successful Nollywood blockbuster movies, has a global following of millions on social media and has won multiple awards in the industry.

She joins the League of comedian Helen Paul, Musician Tiwa Savage, and Nollywood stars Bob-Manuel Udokwu and Ireti Doyle in bagging Degrees from Foreign Institutions of learning.