AFRICA | A brilliant Nigerian Lady bags 4.70 first-class degree in Mass Communication, celebrates achievement.
A brilliant Nigerian Lady named Chelsea Jegede has graduated with a first-class Bachelor’s degree in Mass Communication from the University of Lagos, achieving an impressive 4.70 cumulative grade point average (CGPA) on a 5.00 scale.
Chelsea took to Instagram to celebrate her accomplishment, sharing her journey and the challenges she faced along the way. “The path to greatness is never the smoothest or most convenient. But with Christ in me, I approached every obstacle knowing I would win,” she wrote.
She acknowledged that while there were moments when things felt overwhelming, she learned to tackle challenges one at a time. “I’m incredibly proud of all I achieved during my time at UNILAG,” Chelsea stated.
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Chelsea successfully balanced her academics with an impressive array of commitments. She ran a thriving makeup business, Chelempire, built her career, and managed an NGO, Selfless Hearts Foundation.
She also served as a student executive, actively participated in ministry, and maintained a balanced social life.
She noted that prioritization and relying on the Holy Spirit for guidance helped her manage her time effectively. “I learned how to set clear goals and approach each responsibility with intention,” she shared.
Chelsea excelled beyond academics, receiving numerous accolades and nominations, including seven Nominations for Most Popular Female, Orator of the Year, Student Writer of the Year, Blogger of the Year, Miss Petite, Freshman of the Year (2019), and Rookie of the Year (2019).
She was awarded several awards including the Upcoming Orator of the Year (2019) and Miss Petite (2023). Chelsea also earned the commendation Award for Outstanding Service (2021) and Women Leading Change (2024).
Chelsea was also a track athlete and medalist (2019–2024), Assistant Class Representative (2019–2021), and a Project 4.0 Tutor (2020–2024).
Chelsea held leadership roles such as General Secretary (2021–2022) for the University of Lagos Mass Communication Department and served as Head of PR for Campus Vibes on Unilag FM (2021–2023). She was also a radio host for Campus Vibes on Unilag FM 103.1.
In addition, she gained professional experience with notable TV, radio, and print media organizations, including Vanguard, The Guardian, LN247, Daily Trust, The Nation, Radarr Africa, Independent, This Day, Superscreen TV, FunTimes Magazine, Omuhle Magazine, Unilag FM, and Unilag Sun.
Chelsea expressed gratitude for her experiences, stating, “Looking back, I am deeply grateful for the journey, the lessons, and the strength that carried me through.” She hopes to continue leveraging her skills and opportunities to become the best version of herself.
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