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Media personality and on-air commentator, Daddy Freeze, has reacted strongly to criticisms urging popular Nigerian streamer Peller to abandon content creation and return to school.

Freeze made his position known while addressing the growing online debate, using popular American YouTuber IShowSpeed as an example to highlight how financially rewarding digital content creation has become. Eyes Of Lagos reports,

According to Daddy Freeze, IShowSpeed allegedly earns about $800,000 monthly from YouTube, an amount he claimed the streamer once described as insufficient considering the level of effort involved in his work.

Speaking on the issue, Freeze said:
“IShowSpeed just complained that YouTube only pays him $800,000 a month. That’s about ₦1.2 billion monthly, and the money is too small for the amount of work he’s putting in. And you say make Peller leave what he’s doing, make he come join you for school?”

He further questioned critics who insist on formal education for successful creatives, asking if they earn comparable figures annually.

“Do you make $100,000 a year? Some of you in Canada, America, and the UK don’t even make $200,000 annually, yet you’re advising people making real money online,” he added.

Daddy Freeze also clarified that while secondary school education remains compulsory, higher education is essential mainly for professions such as medicine, law, engineering, and pharmacy, which require formal academic training.

However, he argued that for creatives who are already thriving in the digital economy, the relevance of university education becomes questionable.

His comments have since sparked mixed reactions online. While some Nigerians agreed with his stance, others insisted that formal education provides structure, discipline, and long-term security beyond internet fame.

The conversation gained further traction following IShowSpeed’s recent visit to Nigeria during his African tour to celebrate his 21st birthday. Reports had earlier emerged that Peller attempted to meet the YouTuber but was allegedly denied access by his security team.

As discussions continue to trend online, many Nigerians are weighing the balance between education and financial success in an increasingly digital world.

Toolegit123:
Daddy freezy just confirmed that las las school is a scam, especially the Nigerian higher institutions. . And I kinda agree with him on that. Coz you can't expect someone like peller who's already doing well in his field to come and join you in your universities where majority of your lecturers would be milking him

Sirianese:
Daddy Freeze is a low-IQ dude

Toolegit123:
Daddy freezy just confirmed that las las school is a scam, especially the Nigerian higher institutions. . And I kinda agree with him on that. Coz you can't expect someone like peller who's already doing well in his field to come and join you in your universities where majority of your lecturers would be milking him

SmartPolician:
What amount of work does he put in that makes $800k per month too small for it? The US president earns $400k per annum and those guys don't even sleep. IShowSpeed or whatever his name is should quit YouTube if he thinks he's underpaid

Lickinsidetoto3:
Oga rest abeg... school doesn't teach life we know ... but life is not about being the richest na, when black men go learn God... Money will always be here fuul. ... live and let's live... if peller like make he make trillion... na still one grave bro

erad:
School is probably a scam if you have other productive means.

Having nothing and having the opportunity to get an education and calling it a scam is beyond stupidity.

rodbel:
School is not a scam. I strongly believe every child should complete at least secondary school before venturing into anything else, whether digital skills, entrepreneurship, or handwork. Having an SSCE should be the minimum foundation you can give yourself.

Education helps you understand the basics of life, improves your ability to reason, communicate, and make better decisions. Whatever path you choose after secondary school, be it tech, trades, or business, your level of education will always show in the way you think and how you handle your craft.

School is important. It builds discipline, structure, exposure, and the confidence to navigate the world. And even in the handiwork industry, the difference is clear between someone who is educated and someone who isn’t.

Toolegit123:
Daddy freezy just confirmed that las las school is a scam, especially the Nigerian higher institutions. . And I kinda agree with him on that. Coz you can't expect someone like peller who's already doing well in his field to come and join you in your universities where majority of your lecturers would be milking him

untoldtruth:
You completely missed the point, smh 👀

DeLaRue:
I would guess that not more than 30 % of Nigerians in the UK make up to £50,000 per year.

The man's suggestion that most Nigerians in the UK don't make up to £200,000 is off the mark.

I don't think up to 2% of Nigerians in the UK make up to that amount. Even amongst the native population, very very few make £200,000 annually.

Na so UK easy?

Zackattack:
School wasn’t designed to make you money. You go to school for knowledge. It is a must for everyone to be educated.

Sirianese:
Daddy Freeze is a low-IQ dude

Toolegit123:
Daddy freezy just confirmed that las las school is a scam, especially the Nigerian higher institutions. . And I kinda agree with him on that. Coz you can't expect someone like peller who's already doing well in his field to come and join you in your universities where majority of your lecturers would be milking him