Deyemi Okanlawon has joined netizens who are talking about Ycee’s infamous ‘olodo uprising’ speech.
Earlier, the Nigerian musician Ycee sent social media agog after stating that Nigerians reward personalities with mediocre content. During the session, Ycee used streamer and controversial TikTok influencer, Peller, as a case study.
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Following the recent statement, Nigerian actor Deyemi Okanlawon has claimed that mediocrities are more likely to succeed than professionals in Nigeria.
Speaking in a recent episode of the Dear Ife podcast, Okanlawon described Nigeria as a society where mediocrity thrives at the expense of excellence.
He warned that it is risky to be “too professional” in Nigeria, claiming that it could hamper success and career progress.
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“In a country where mediocrity reigns, you can’t be too serious. It was joked that you can’t be too professional to succeed in Nigeria. Those who act the most unseriously succeed the most.
“I have realised that you have to tone your intellect down a lot to succeed here,” he said.