Controversial media personality Daddy Freeze has waded into the heated debate sparked by rapper Ycee’s criticism of the rising “olodo uprising,” strongly defending popular TikTok star Peller and placing the blame on Nigeria’s failing system rather than individual content creators.
In a live session, Daddy Freeze argued that young Nigerians like Peller are simply exploiting opportunities created by a broken educational and reward system that no longer values hard work or academic excellence. While addressing Ycee’s recent remarks., Freeze said:
“Don’t Blame Peller for Nigeria’s ‘Olodo’ Culture, He Took Advantage of a Broken System.”
He highlighted the poor remuneration of highly skilled professionals, citing a professor of pediatric cardiology who earns less than ₦700,000 monthly despite teaching heart surgery for children.
Freeze also referenced businessman Mulan Industries, who became wealthy without formal education, and contrasted the huge prizes given to Big Brother Naija winners (around ₦100 million) with the meagre rewards given to best graduating students in universities (as low as ₦10,000).
According to him, when education no longer guarantees financial security or respect, it is only natural for young people to pursue content creation and other digital hustles that offer better rewards.
The outspoken personality insisted that the real problem lies with the country’s value system and government policies, not with influencers like Peller who are thriving within the existing realities.
The comments have further fueled the ongoing national conversation about education, the creator economy, and the declining prestige of formal learning in Nigeria. While some netizens agree with Freeze that systemic failure is the root cause, others maintain that personal responsibility and the promotion of anti-intellectual content should not be excused.