Nollywood actress and entrepreneur Lizzy Anjorin has announced that she has been awarded an honorary doctorate, a development that has sparked wide reactions across social media and entertainment circles.

The Yoruba film star made the announcement through a detailed post on her official Instagram page, where she revealed that a university conferred on her the title of Doctor of Humane Letters, Honoris Causa. According to her, the recognition was based on her journey in business, her personal struggles, and her contributions to entrepreneurship.

In her post, Lizzy described the experience as emotional and symbolic, saying that her years of hustling, selling, and surviving difficult business moments finally earned her formal recognition. She explained that the honorary doctorate was not based on classroom work alone, but on real life experience, discipline, and resilience.

She also used the opportunity to address critics who have often mocked her personality and outspoken nature. Lizzy made it clear that she expects to be addressed by her new title and called on bloggers and online critics to show her more respect.

Her announcement quickly spread across Instagram, X and Facebook, with many fans celebrating the achievement.

Mixed Reactions Trail Lizzy Anjorin’s “Dr” Title Announcement

Following her post, social media platforms were flooded with mixed reactions from Nigerians. Supporters congratulated her, describing her honorary doctorate as a well deserved recognition of hard work and consistency. Many business owners and young entrepreneurs praised her honesty about the struggles of entrepreneurship.

Some colleagues in the Nollywood industry also sent congratulatory messages, applauding her for turning challenges into success.

However, the announcement also attracted skepticism. Critics questioned the issuing institution and asked for more transparency about the university that awarded the honorary degree. These discussions gained traction in comment sections, although no official document from the university has yet been released publicly.

Despite the backlash, Lizzy Anjorin remained confident in her achievement and continued to defend her title online. She maintained that the recognition was real and earned through years of effort.

As of the time of this report, Lizzy has not publicly shared the name of the institution or official certificates, but her post continues to trend with thousands of engagements.

The honour has added another layer to Lizzy Anjorin’s public image as both an entertainer and a businesswoman.