Ibukunoluwa, a recent graduate of Obafemi Awolowo University’s Department of Dramatic Arts, announced her accomplishment with a heartfelt social media post titled “She wrote… A lady of many parts turned graduate. All glory to God.”
In her statement, she highlighted that she finished her degree program with a strong academic record while simultaneously excelling as a high‑performance athlete, swimming instructor, professional gele artist, special‑effects makeup artist, dancer, female captain of the OAU Dolphins swimming team, actor, visual artist, and saxophonist.
She emphasized that alongside her studies she obtained a Nigeria Aquatic Coaching certificate and an Africa Aquatic Federation Coaching certificate, underscoring her commitment to aquatic sports development.
Ibukunoluwa also noted that she founded and serves as CEO of Gelesmith, a venture dedicated to traditional head‑tie styling, showcasing her entrepreneurial spirit.
Additionally, she recalled her role as female captain of the OAU Dolphins swimming team, where she led the squad to numerous victories and earned multiple awards for her leadership and athletic prowess.
The graduate expressed gratitude for divine support, stating that God sustained her through the demanding schedule of juggling classes, overnight rehearsals, and her myriad extracurricular commitments.
She reflected on the challenges of balancing academic responsibilities with her diverse artistic and sporting pursuits, crediting her faith for seeing her through to successful completion of her degree.
Ibukunoluwa’s post included acknowledgments to Obafemi Awolowo University, the Department of Dramatic Arts, Suit & Shoes, and Impressbyenny, highlighting the community that supported her journey.
She tagged her message with hashtags such as #femaleswimmingcoach, #progeleartist, #thespian, #femalecaptain, #saxophonist, #ibukunoluwa, #gelesmith, and #ladyhelpedbygod, celebrating her multifaceted identity.
