US-based Ghanaian gospel musician Sonnie Badu has gotten a Lifetime Achievement Award from the President of the United States of America, Joe Biden, and his Vice Kamala Harris.
After receiving the prize, Sonnie Badu expressed his gratitude by saying he is “very humbled, elated, and excited,” adding that it is “truly inspiring.”
“I’m extremely humbled, elated and excited about this new award – the Lifetime Achievement Award right here in the United States from my President Joe Biden and Vice President Harris,” he said in a video he shared on Instagram announcing the award. “I am truly grateful. This is truly inspiring.”
Sonnie Badu dedicated the prize to his son in the video’s caption, as well as thanking Trinity International University of Ambassadors, which awarded him four degrees in four months.
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He revealed that his new achievement was made possible by the university.
“Another great honour bestowed upon me. I am truly humbled to receive a presidential lifetime award from Biden and Harris … This particular one is dedicated to my son. And to @tiuauniversity thank you for making it happen… I love you,”
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In April of this year, a Twitter user exposed Sonnie Badu for obtaining fake degrees from an unaccredited university, prompting widespread criticism.
The Trinity International University Ambassadors (T.I.U.A), the institution that awarded Badu four degrees in four months, denies any ties to the US Department of Education.