Mary Njoku, the Nollywood actress and filmmaker, has reacted to rapper Ycee’s controversial “olodo uprising” remark.
Speaking on the Afropolitan podcast recently, the rapper lamented what he described as an “olodo uprising,” citing “Peller culture” as a growing trend that rewards outrageous online content over academic achievement.
Peller, however, fired back at the rapper, describing him as an “illiterate”. He argued that the same people he described as “olodo” are helping to promote songs and boost the music industry.
In a post via Instagram, Njoku argued that describing the trend as an “olodo uprising” misses the real issue, insisting it stems from the country’s failure to reward education and academic excellence.
She said many highly educated Nigerians spend years earning degrees only to face unemployment, leaving many to prioritise survival by pursuing opportunities with less intellectual content.
The actress said people are simply adjusting
