A degree is important but it is not everything.
Am not going to deny that getting lower grades than you expected sucks. It’s disappointing to feel like you didn’t achieve a goal that you worked hard for.
But, at the same time I’m not going to let you wallow in your own self pity or drink the disappointment away. It’s not the end of the world.
Now, I know, I know, I know you’ve probably heard that a thousand times today and it doesn’t make you feel any better at all. But seriously, hear me out; missing out on the results you wanted, does not mean you’re condemned to fail everything and live under a bridge for the rest of your life.
You might not be on the path you expected, but you could be on a better one. You may not be getting to do the university degree wanted, but you could have dodged a mighty bullet. Remember that there are different routes to the same destination. So even if you have your heart set on a specific career, this just means you have to find another way to get there. It doesn’t mean it’s impossible.
And if that ‘reach for the stars, you can do anything’ speech didn’t work, you don’t have to take my word for it. Take a look below at this pretty impressive list of rich and successful Kenyan who got low High School results or some did well in High School but couldn’t afford paying for University degrees before they were famous. These guys might just convince you that everything is going to be ay-ok, if you refuse to let this little blip define you.
Society has a certain order of how things are supposed to be, you’re meant to finish school then get an education then marriage. These Kenyan celebrities don’t have degrees but they have managed to make something out of nothing plus they are rich. The one thing we all want at the end of the day is a good amount of money to sustain our lifestyles. There are many ways to make it in life and sometimes education is not for everyone.
1. Huddah Munroe
Huddah says nothing about her degree or her educational background. All we know is that she came from nowhere and the next thing she has her own makeup line. She is clearly successful and no matter what people say about her, she probably has more money than some people will ever see.
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2. Marya
The singer has managed to make it in life without really having an education. Rumors have it that her bae lives in Dubai and together they make ends meet.
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3. Vera Sidiqa
Vera admitted that she doesn’t have a degree but she plans to go back to school. She is her own businesses such as flat tummy teabags and her own beauty parlour all in her name.
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4. Willy Paul
Willy Paul begun a career in music and has since taken off in his field. Little is known about his education but we know he is a young baller.
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5. Octopizzo
Straight from Kibera this man has emerged as one of the most popular hip-hop artists in Kenya. He is proof that it doesn’t matter where you’re from you can get what you want as long as you chase your dreams.
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These people are inspiring simply because they have proven that work hard pays off. You might have a degree but you’re lazy which obviously take you far, at the end of the day sheer determination is what you need to go far.
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6. Jaguar
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7. Redsan
Jaguar was recently is one of the richest musicians in Kenya you may not be a fan of his music but he certainly knows what he is doing even without an educational background.
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Although we haven’t heard from this guy in a while it is clear that Redsan managed to get the spotlight with his music and creativity without a degree.
8. Kenrazy
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Rumors had it that Kenrazy was pursuing a degree in aeronautical engineering but that was a while ago. Either way, this man is certainly not struggling for money.
9. Colonel Mustafa
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We have seen him in Nairobi diaries and other scandals which we won’t mention because that’s none of our business. All you need to know is that this guy is filthy rich and didn’t go through university.
10. Nonini
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He’s been on our TV screens for so long and now here he is, after the hustle and bustle it is safe to say that this man’s sweat feeds him and very well too.
11. Juliani
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Probably one the most humble musicians in our industry yet he has so much mulla.
12. Kaligraph Jones
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I guess when you have a certain amount of money it also comes with some serious American accent. Kaligraph Jones isn’t one to be messed with because he has the money without the academia.
13. Bahati
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This man keeps shocking us with just how humble he is and on top of it he is so successful and it is inspiring.
14. Chipukeezy
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This talented man clearly didn’t need a degree to make us all laugh. Hilarious Chipukeezy is only in his twenties but is already making it in life. He is not only a comedian but also a radio presenter for Kiss FM.
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