Posted by Chinenye on Thu 25th Jun, 2026 - tori.ng
Rapper Ycee has sparked conversation after criticizing what he described as a shift from academic excellence to viral internet fame, a comment that quickly drew backlash from TikTok creator Peller.
(Ycee. Photo by CHUCKS)
Ycee, a University of Lagos alumnus, bemoaned a change from awarding academic achievement to praising internet antics on The Afropolitan Podcast, calling it a "Olodo uprising."
In the midst of Nigeria's continuing kidnappings and over 18 million out-of-school children.
While some pointed out Ycee's recent promo on comedian Carter Efe's stream, Peller, a 21-year-old TikTok star, defended his accomplishment as entertainment and made fun of Ycee online.
In a challenging economy, the conversation reveals conflicts between core principles and viral popularity.
"Nigerian society is no longer celebrating academic excellence. It’s not even Yahøø culture anymore; now we have a 'Peller culture.' This 'Olodo' uprising we are witnessing is terrible. It feels like we are trying so hard to accommodate ignorance so people won’t feel bad, and now… pic.twitter.com/jJoxPXEIgx
— CHUKS 🍥 (@ChuksEricE) June 25, 2026