Kumawood actor Joseph Osei, popularly known as Wayoosi, has weighed in on the ongoing debate comparing a Doctor of Philosophy (PhD) to a foreign passport.
He asserts that the two should not be compared, as they serve different purposes.
In a video posted on social media, Wayoosi expressed his preference for a foreign passport over a PhD, emphasizing the practical benefits it offers. He further stated that even if a law degree were added to the PhD, he would still choose the passport.
“Enough of this pointless debate, okay? How can you equate a foreign passport with a PhD? Even if you combine a law degree with a PhD, my choice would still be the foreign passport. Don’t overthink this and stress yourself,” he said in Twi.
This discussion gained momentum after Prof. Kobby Mensah, a lecturer at the University of Ghana Business School, remarked that a PhD is not suitable for those urgently seeking employment. “A PhD is not for the hungry. It is not for gaining employment, neither is it for entrepreneurship. Get that!” the lecturer wrote on X.
Other celebrities, including John Dumelo, Sister Afia, and Efia Odo, have also shared their perspectives on the debate.