Spice Girl Mel B celebrates doctorate at Habbibi party

Spice Girl Mel B celebrated her graduation in style - booking out celebhaunt restaurant Habbibi for family and friends. Mel, known for loving animal print, donned a special leopard print mortar board hat and cape after receiving an honorary doctorate from Leeds Beckett University.

She invited her nearest and dearest to celebrate at Habbibi in her home town of Leeds. The rooftop Restaurant and Shisha Terrace closed for the day in preparation for Mel’s huge celebration - which saw 60 of Mel's closest pals come together at the city centre hotspot.

Earlier, Mel had described as "life-changing" receiving the honorary doctorate in her hometown, which recognised her "role as a campaigner and advocate for domestic abuse victims, as well as her reputation as a globally recognised music icon." She has also been studying at the university on the Trauma Informed Care Course.

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Singing superstar Mel hailed the doctorate "as massive as performing at Wembley with the Spice Girls". After the ceremony she headed to celebrate at Habbibi in the city centre with friends.

The venue surprised the Spice Girl with the Swarovski crystal leopard print hand-made graduation cap, alongside a three-tier custom cake, topped with a miniature version of Mel donning her graduation robes.

The venue was dressed with giant 3-metre balloons, all brandishing a custom-designed logo for the special occasion.

Guests were treated to an array of bespoke canapés created by Habbibi head chef Djafar Yousfi. Mel and her guests celebrated all evening until 10pm - with some even enjoying Shisha on the restaurant's private roof terrace.

The venue, which recently opened its