Tiwa Savage now Dr Savage, receives Honorary Degree from University of Kent

The award-winning singer was awarded an honorary doctorate on Friday from the University of Kent in Canterbury, England.

She was honoured with Doctor of Music for her inspirational and international career in music.

She was one of ten inspirational individuals awarded honorary degrees at the institution’s congregation ceremonies at Canterbury and Rochester cathedrals.

The other honorary graduands are:

Kent alumnus and Emeritus Professor Abdulrazak Gurnah – Doctor of Letters for his distinguished contribution to literature and his reflections and portrayal of the effects of colonialism, the theme of the refugee’s disruption, and the human experiences of a cross-continental journey (Canterbury 11 July)

• Susan Wanless, – Doctor of Music

• Dr Howard Leicester – Doctor of Science

• Professor Kevin Hylton – Doctor of Science

• Mark Lane – Doctor of the University

• Mark Thomas – Doctor of Arts

• Dame Stephanie Shirley – Doctor of the University

• Kent alumnus Kush Kanodia –  Doctor of Science