Renowned Kenyan artist Wahu Kagwi has expressed her aspiration to pursue higher education, specifically earning a PhD.
Taking to her socials during an interactive section with her fans, the mother of three revealed that she does regret doing her first degree in BSc.
“I regret doing my first degree in BSc Maths… I should have pursued communication instead. But alas, haidhuru, imenitoka.”
She moreover explained that her lack of passion for math stemmed from being more inclined toward the arts.
“I wasn’t as passionate about math as I was about the arts, and that was the issue. I’m more of a creative than a scientist,” she admitted.
She further advised others to consider aligning their studies and careers with their passions.
“Find out what your nieces are passionate about, and see where their passion meets profit.’’
She continued to note the importance of pursuing work that resonates with one’s interests while also considering financial viability.
“It’s easier to make money doing what you love than forcing yourself to love something just because it makes money .I keep telling my kids it’s one thing to love something, but it’s another to make money from it… because bills are real. Finding something or even multiple things you love to do and using that to make ends meet is a blessing and a beautiful goal to work towards.”
Talking about how she was able to balance music and school, Wahu noted that classwork helped her develop discipline and manage time well.
“I didn’t have many gigs in campo, so it was never hard balancing a mathematics course with music. Besides, having a lot on my plate in terms of studio sessions, modeling, and of course classwork helped me develop discipline and manage time well. But because of my passion, I kept my love for music alive.”
Wahu added that she did enjoy being a student.
“Campus was good, and I enjoyed every bit of it. No responsibilities, no stress, lots of time to hang out with friends…It was super fun time. On matters of books, I must say I liked all my lecturers. I can’t remember any of them being too harsh or uptight.”
