British rapper, Stormzy, has been nominated for an honorary degree by Cambridge University.

The institution said he would receive a doctorate in law in recognition of his philanthropic work and impact on education, music, sport and literature.

Cambridge University also said the “Stormzy effect” had contributed to an increase in applications to the university from black students across the UK.

In 2018, the musician, whose real name is Michael Ebenezer Omari Owuo Jr, launched a scholarship programme for black students at the University of Cambridge.

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