Graduate Claims Theatre Arts Superior to Law
A graduate of the University of Delta (UNIDEL) has sparked online debate after boasting about her degree in Theatre Arts, insisting it is superior to law. The young woman, who graduated with a Second Class Lower division, took to TikTok to express her pride in her course and dismiss comparisons with law.
CGPA and Course Pride
In a viral TikTok video, the graduate, identified as @ogechi0810, shared her academic achievement: a CGPA of 2.9, which earned her a Second Class Lower degree. She wrote, "Life didn't end when I graduated with the CGPA of 2.9, second class lower." But she quickly pivoted to defend her field of study, stating, "No course can be compared to Theatre Arts, it's just underrated."
Law Called Overrated
The graduate did not mince words when addressing law as a discipline. She declared, "No one can make me feel less of myself. I came, I saw, I conquered. Law is nothing compared to Theatre Arts, I will say it anytime, anywhere and any day." Her bold statements drew significant attention on the platform, with many users reacting to her confidence.
Reactions from Social Media Users
The post garnered a wave of congratulatory messages. User Kate commented, "Congratulations." Another user, Never gon Heal, wrote, "Congratulations ? Sweetheart." Irene added, "Congratulations dear friend." Mimi said, "Congratulations beauty." Annie shared, "Proud thespian." OGECHI, a namesake, wrote, "Congrats namesake I’m proud of you." FREDDIE commented, "Congratulations Beautiful," while Mhiz Sophia said, "Congrats ? dear more greater heights."
Broader Context of Theatre Arts in Nigeria
The viral post comes amid growing interest in Theatre Arts as a field of study. In a related story, Legit.ng reported on a Nigerian lady who shared a funny video of her roommate, a Theatre Arts student, dramatically revising her notes. The clip went viral for its humor. Additionally, a 2026 UTME candidate, Mmaduwuba Chukwuemeka Patrick, scored 328 in his JAMB exam and announced plans to study Theatre Arts at the university. Another candidate, Favour Chinenye, scored 244 in the 2026 UTME and also expressed interest in Theatre Arts.
Impact and Discussion
The UNIDEL graduate's comments have reignited debates about the value of arts degrees versus professional courses like law in Nigeria. While some applauded her confidence and pride in her discipline, others questioned the practicality of comparing Theatre Arts to law. Nonetheless, the graduate remains unapologetic, emphasizing self-worth over societal rankings of academic fields.
