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The Obidient movement is proof that Olodo uprising is real, not mere social media buzzword

marlow1962:
Yes this is what you get when a country citizens are comfortable being illiterates and making fellow illiterates rich.

Majority of Nigerians are so quick to frown at educative contents, they call it boring and trash.

But let one stpd musician post nonsense on twitter, or one girl post half naked content, you will see how thirsty Nigerians are.

This is the same reason the government is keeping majority of them poor and uneducated.

An uneducated and poor man/woman can never fight the government.

That's is why the government sponsors most of these nonsense Nigerians consumes as content.

Give them entertainment and rice.

@bolded:

They eat the rice, while watching the entertainment.

LMAO! 🤣🤣

GlobalNews2020:
The Olodo Uprising: Is Social Media Celebrating Anti-Intellectualism?

- Beyond Peller: Is Nigeria Rewarding Ignorance?

By Miracle Oyewale | Global News International

Nigerian social media has been divided following comments by rapper YCEE, who claimed that Nigeria is experiencing an "Olodo Uprising." Using social media personality Peller as an example, YCEE argued that society increasingly rewards ignorance over education and intellectual excellence.

Social Media platforms have since buzzed with debate. While many citizens agree that there’s indeed an Olodo Uprising in Nigeria, pointing to creators like Peller as evidence. Others argue that targeting specific individuals is an unfair attack, shifting the blame instead to a failing educational system, amongst other drivers.

The Main Question: Is there an Olodo Uprising in Nigeria?

The term ‘Olodo Uprising’ captures a society that praises and elevates ignorance, anti-intellectual content, and viral media clout over formal education, educative content, and excellence. Since it seems an insult, it’s the reality we find ourselves in. Many critics argue that some influencers prioritize sensational content over educational or informative material. They often post low-value and insignificant content on social media to gain traction and chase engagement.

Are Peller and others to be blamed for the Olodo Uprising?

The root of this social-cultural crisis lies with the government. A persistent failure to provide good, stable employment, empower the youth, and adequately fund the educational system has created the perfect environment for this shift.

No one is entirely illiterate or dumb. Traditionally, olódò refers to someone perceived as academically weak or slow to grasp concepts, not necessarily someone who lacks intelligence altogether. Not someone who is completely dumb. Over time, it has been proven that intelligence is dynamic and varied; not all are book smart but can utilise their intelligence in other areas and parts of the world.

Another contributing factor is what many describe as the "Hushpuppi effect", the growing desire for quick wealth and instant fame without the patience required for education or long-term career development.

For many young people, the appeal of instant wealth and online fame has begun to overshadow the slower rewards of education and conventional career paths.

They desire quick fame and success and avoid academic progress because of the lifestyles being displayed by affluent people online. This has driven many individuals to produce bizarre or sensational content in pursuit of quick money and online fame.

Social media platforms also play a role in shaping this culture. Algorithms reward engagement, not necessarily quality. As a result, controversial, humorous, or sensational content often reaches larger audiences than educational material. This creates incentives for creators to prioritize virality over value.

Peller and many other creators are simply trying to earn a living in an economy where legitimate opportunities are increasingly scarce. They operate within a system that makes legitimate success increasingly difficult to attain. Instead of these individuals venturing into crimes like armed robbery, internet fraud, and lots more, they choose to display odd and eccentric behaviors.

We have enablers, these are the people who constantly support this odd content and give relevance to it, rather than value-added content. We blame the government and content creators; however, those engaging with the content often give them the impression that what they are doing is right and helps in achieving their aim. When audiences like, comment, share, and cheer, they actively normalise the very anti-intellectualism they complain about, turning societal decay into mainstream entertainment.

Recently, the First Lady of Nigeria, Senator Oluremi Tinubu, highlighted a grant programme supporting small businesses, including food vending. While entrepreneurship deserves support, many graduates may wonder whether such opportunities reflect the full promise of years spent pursuing higher education.

If Nigeria hopes to build a knowledge-driven economy, then education, innovation, and critical thinking must once again become qualities worth celebrating. Until then, viral fame will continue to compete with academic excellence, and the "Olodo Uprising" will remain more than just a social media catchphrase—it will reflect a deeper national challenge.

Let me join the debate:
I joined the former Twitter now x platform since 2010 with roughly followers of a little above 3k. I carefully thought about the pattern of content i would subscribe to, hence, i follow football banters page and try to engage people online.

However, there was this lady who followed my account and demanded i follow back. She has a small account. At the get go, she was been positive in her post, but all of a sudden, in her quest to gain more followers, she started posting negative content, things like " if you see a dog and a man, you should kill the man first" or she sit in the toilet eating rice. This is when I stopped opening her page.

People noticed that the society dance more to negativity than positivity, hence everyone try to overdo themselves.

Oracle411:
10000% Social media and content creation has turned people that ordinarily wouldnt even step to u in any aspect of life to think they are super humans. Social media turned nobodies to over night celebs. I can mention names; Peller is one. That one that makes Og cultist video is another.
That one that wears green and likes dancing is another. Brain jotter.
There's this one that likes ranking and says "put am for ur body woto woto", he's another. Him and his brother. They are many
Even VDM. That gigolo g@y selling dcck suddenly used social media to turn fraudster celeb.

All these ones wey dey your list dey play where Blessing CEO, Saidaboj, etc... dey

GlobalNews2020:
The Olodo Uprising: Is Social Media Celebrating Anti-Intellectualism?

- Beyond Peller: Is Nigeria Rewarding Ignorance?

By Miracle Oyewale | Global News International

Nigerian social media has been divided following comments by rapper YCEE, who claimed that Nigeria is experiencing an "Olodo Uprising." Using social media personality Peller as an example, YCEE argued that society increasingly rewards ignorance over education and intellectual excellence.

Social Media platforms have since buzzed with debate. While many citizens agree that there’s indeed an Olodo Uprising in Nigeria, pointing to creators like Peller as evidence. Others argue that targeting specific individuals is an unfair attack, shifting the blame instead to a failing educational system, amongst other drivers.

The Main Question: Is there an Olodo Uprising in Nigeria?

The term ‘Olodo Uprising’ captures a society that praises and elevates ignorance, anti-intellectual content, and viral media clout over formal education, educative content, and excellence. Since it seems an insult, it’s the reality we find ourselves in. Many critics argue that some influencers prioritize sensational content over educational or informative material. They often post low-value and insignificant content on social media to gain traction and chase engagement.

Are Peller and others to be blamed for the Olodo Uprising?

The root of this social-cultural crisis lies with the government. A persistent failure to provide good, stable employment, empower the youth, and adequately fund the educational system has created the perfect environment for this shift.

No one is entirely illiterate or dumb. Traditionally, olódò refers to someone perceived as academically weak or slow to grasp concepts, not necessarily someone who lacks intelligence altogether. Not someone who is completely dumb. Over time, it has been proven that intelligence is dynamic and varied; not all are book smart but can utilise their intelligence in other areas and parts of the world.

Another contributing factor is what many describe as the "Hushpuppi effect", the growing desire for quick wealth and instant fame without the patience required for education or long-term career development.

For many young people, the appeal of instant wealth and online fame has begun to overshadow the slower rewards of education and conventional career paths.

They desire quick fame and success and avoid academic progress because of the lifestyles being displayed by affluent people online. This has driven many individuals to produce bizarre or sensational content in pursuit of quick money and online fame.

Social media platforms also play a role in shaping this culture. Algorithms reward engagement, not necessarily quality. As a result, controversial, humorous, or sensational content often reaches larger audiences than educational material. This creates incentives for creators to prioritize virality over value.

Peller and many other creators are simply trying to earn a living in an economy where legitimate opportunities are increasingly scarce. They operate within a system that makes legitimate success increasingly difficult to attain. Instead of these individuals venturing into crimes like armed robbery, internet fraud, and lots more, they choose to display odd and eccentric behaviors.

We have enablers, these are the people who constantly support this odd content and give relevance to it, rather than value-added content. We blame the government and content creators; however, those engaging with the content often give them the impression that what they are doing is right and helps in achieving their aim. When audiences like, comment, share, and cheer, they actively normalise the very anti-intellectualism they complain about, turning societal decay into mainstream entertainment.

Recently, the First Lady of Nigeria, Senator Oluremi Tinubu, highlighted a grant programme supporting small businesses, including food vending. While entrepreneurship deserves support, many graduates may wonder whether such opportunities reflect the full promise of years spent pursuing higher education.

If Nigeria hopes to build a knowledge-driven economy, then education, innovation, and critical thinking must once again become qualities worth celebrating. Until then, viral fame will continue to compete with academic excellence, and the "Olodo Uprising" will remain more than just a social media catchphrase—it will reflect a deeper national challenge.

the worst " olodo uprising" started with the apc and tinubu, just take a look at everything Apc, buhari and tinubu gave or have given appointment and tell me anyone of them that really qualified for it? Apc just came to prove to Nigerians that you can be foolish and be in power, steal and flaunt money as far as you are supporting apc and tinubu. The society decays from the head.

Only in Nigeria....! Non intellectualism gains reward. Bbnaija, foolish skits etc are percieved to be high paying which they indeed are sadly, and the characters are made brand ambassedors. Young scientists, doctors and TEACHERS are obscure and never seen. Again, only in Nigeria...!

Kaczynski:
Wrong

You don't police how the internet should be. Kids will be always be curious, it's your job as your a parents to monitor them closely.

It won't work, during the late 90s gubbmint were trying to ban video games because of games like doom, quake depicts violence.

Block sites you won't want your kids to access from your router. Your kids are better with a Desktop PC than phone, Giving them a phone is endangering them.

as long as you are intentional and computer literate you can sort most of this out within the home environment on windows, legit android and ios devices

Karlifate:
All these ones wey dey your list dey play where Blessing CEO, Saidaboj, etc... dey

Thank Uuu. I forgot those 2 especially that Saidaboj and her boyfriend Gehgeh.

Nothing new, academic excellence is not rewarded in Nigeria. Hardwork is not rewarded too.