Brilio.net - Raffi Ahmad has just received an honorary doctorate or Doctor Honoris Causa from the Universal Institute of Professional Management (UIPM) in Thailand. This title was given as a form of appreciation for his contributions to the world of entertainment and digital development. The historic moment was shared directly by Raffi via his personal Instagram account on Friday, September 27, 2024. The husband of Nagita Slavina received the title from Professor Kanoksak Likitpriwan, President of UIPM Thailand.
Not alone, Nagita Slavina and their children, Rayyanza and Rafathar, also accompanied Raffi during the procession. Raffi expressed his gratitude in the upload, stating that this title is a great award for his hard work in the entertainment industry for years. His strong presence in the digital world has also not escaped attention, especially through his YouTube channel and various digital projects that he has pioneered.
This Honoris Causa title adds to Raffi Ahmad's long list of achievements in the entertainment and business world. As one of the most influential celebrities in Indonesia, Raffi has proven himself as a multi-talented figure with achievements in various fields.
The following are some of Raffi Ahmad's greatest achievements in the Indonesian entertainment world, as compiled by brilio.net from various sources, Sunday (29/9).
1. Actor, presenter, and director.
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Since entering the entertainment world, Raffi Ahmad has been known as an actor who is able to captivate the hearts of the audience. In addition to acting, Raffi is also successful as a host, even becoming one of the most popular hosts in Indonesia. Not only that, he also tried the world of directing by working on a short film entitled Barbie. In 2011, Raffi presented a horror-comedy film entitled Pocong Kesetanan, showing that he is not afraid to experiment with various genres.
2. Success in the world of YouTube with RANS Entertainment.
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On December 27, 2015, Raffi Ahmad and Nagita Slavina founded RANS Entertainment, a YouTube channel that has now grown into a business empire. With more than 26.2 million subscribers, RANS Entertainment not only produces entertainment content, but has also become a strong company in the digital industry. Through RANS, Raffi reaches audiences from all over the world, creating a solid and loyal community. This success further strengthens his position as one of the important figures in the Indonesian digital world.
3. Music career with Nagita Slavina.
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Outside of acting and directing, Raffi has also released a music album. On May 4, 2015, Raffi released an album titled Kamulah Takdirku, with the main single of the same title. This album was sold exclusively at KFC Indonesia outlets. His collaboration with Nagita Slavina on the album was one of the sweet moments in his career, showing that Raffi did not hesitate to try various fields of art.
4. Multi-sector business.
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Raffi Ahmad is not only successful in the entertainment world, but also has expanded into various business sectors. He runs several businesses that include animation studios, music studios, restaurant chains, clothing, and furniture. These businesses further expand Raffi's scope of influence, not only as a celebrity but also as a successful businessman. This diversification of his business shows that Raffi has a mature business vision, always adapting to market trends and needs.
5. Popularity on social media.
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Raffi Ahmad understands the power of social media. With more than 76 million followers on his Instagram platform, Raffi has succeeded in building a personal image and strengthening the RANS brand. Successful social media management is one of the keys to Raffi's popularity, as well as opening the door to collaboration with various big brands. In fact, Raffi has succeeded in bringing in world stars such as Alan Walker, NCT, and legendary footballer Ronaldinho to collaborate on various projects in Indonesia.
6. Expand into the metaverse with RansVerse.
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RANS Entertainment does not stop at just the conventional entertainment world. Raffi also goes further by developing the metaverse through RansVerse, a virtual world built with the Indonesian virtual reality startup, Shinta VR.
RansVerse is a collaboration between four entities: RANS Entertainment as the intellectual property owner, VCGamers as the blockchain infrastructure provider, Upbanx as the influencer funding service provider, and Shinta VR as the metaverse platform developer. Through RansVerse, Raffi shows that he is not only following the trend, but also becoming a pioneer in the digital world of the future.