Fantasia Barrino, who emerged after winning the third season of American Idolrecently announced that she’s coming back school!
Fantasia’s Sigma Gamma Rho Soror Backs Decision: ‘We Push Each Other’
The “Truth Is” singer announced her decision in an Instagram Live, which was screen-recorded by a fan and uploaded to YouTube.
She will also be sure to thank her friend Yvonne—a member of Sigma Gamma Rho, of whom Fantasia is Honored to introduce at the end of last year. When both women were back in school, she noted that they “motivated each other”. We love seeing sisterhood in action!
“I went back to school. Shout out to my mate, Yvonne. She went back to school, I went back to school. We motivate each other—motivate each other.”
She also noted, “I’m proud of me. Sometimes we have to pat ourselves on the back.
She hasn’t shared any other details about her decision to go back to school, though one thing is for sure: Fantasia is here to make the moves!
Notably, she got her fans involved in her mission with a recent Twitter post, which read: “The current chapter of my life is called: MY TURN and I don’t regret it. fault about that!!”
The current chapter of my life is called: MY TURN and I don’t regret it!! pic.twitter.com/yuRarSneMY
– Fantasia Taylor (@TasiasWord) January 23, 2023
Fantasia earned her GED in 2009 after dropping out at the age of 14
The R&B artist’s decision to attend college is the latest step in her academic journey, which has not been the easiest.
After being raped by a famous student, imagine dropped out of High Point High School, North Carolina in 9th grade. Three years later, she welcomed a daughter with her then-partner who was abusive.
However, in the end, Fantasia was given a platform to shine American Idol, and her music career took off. However, she still prioritized earning her GED, which she received in 2009, as noted by Black Star Atlanta.
Now, the 38-year-old is pursuing new goals.
Thanks to Fantasia Barrino, and we wish her the best of luck on her academic journey!
