South African media figure Botlhale Boikanyo recently announced that she is set to graduate from Wits University with an Honours degree in just a few days.
The actress and poet excitedly shared the news on Instagram, letting her fans know that after a year of keeping her studies a secret, she will be graduating with an Honours in Film & Television.
“Besties, I’ve been keeping a secret. For the past year, while you were watching me travel, create and share life online, your girl was also studying for her Honours in Film & Television.
“And now we’re officially 3 days away from graduation! Welcome to B’s Road To Graduation. Can’t wait to share this moment with you all,” she captioned her post.
She also posted a video, offering a glimpse of her journey and what her days looked like as she was juggling work and studying.
She shared in the video that the thought of returning to school and further pursuing her education had been weighing on her mind for quite a long time.
However, it was her experience at the Mandela Washington Fellowship at Michigan State University that ultimately solidified her decision to go back.
“After the Mandela Washington Fellowship at Michigan State University, my love for learning was reignited.
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“I remembered the little girl who had always been curious, always asking questions and always eager to learn and to create,” she said.
Boikanyo also added that the journey to working toward her Honours degree had some challenges, as she had to balance her time between work, academics, travel and her personal life.
“This journey wasn’t one that was easy – it meant balancing lectures, research, deadlines while still working, travelling, creating and showing up for my community.
“But it also stretched in many ways and taught me to trust my voice and my ideas while introducing me to billions of scholars whose work has shaped the way I see storytelling,” the former “Scandal” actress said.
Fans, friends and celebrities alike showered the 25-year-old with congratulatory messages, expressing how proud they are of her.
Award-winning TV presenter @zanelepotelwa shared: “CONGRATULATIONS, MY BABY. THIS IS EVERYTHING. I’M SO PROUD OF YOU.”
Actress @mona.monyane commented: “Oh my baby!!!! The pride we have in you! Shine my QUEEN.”
Award-winning content creator @z_nkunjana added: “This was real, sweat and tears! Oh baby, I’m so proud of you.”
