Legendary musician turned politician Obol Justin Simpleman has graduated with a bachelor’s degree in International Relations and Security Studies from Gulu University.
Obol, who serves as the Gulu District LCV Chairperson, is among the 1,755 students graduating today during the university’s 22nd graduation ceremony, held at the University Playground.
His achievement is particularly inspiring, demonstrating that pursuing formal education remains important regardless of how successful one may be in other professional fields.
He joins a growing list of celebrities who have returned to school to pursue higher education and fulfil their academic ambitions.
Speaking during a press briefing, Gulu University Academic Registrar Dr Jerry Bagaya said 1,755 students are expected to graduate this year, marking the highest number of graduates in the university’s history.
He noted that this represents an increase from the 1,431 students who graduated during the university’s 21st graduation ceremony in 2025.
