Daddy Freeze, a well-known Nigerian media figure whose real name is Ifedayo Olarinde, has sparked debate on social media after declaring that he would not send a child to college if they had the same artistic ability as TikTok sensation Peller.
In a recent video, he clarified that, particularly for individuals who already know their route, natural talents in entertainment and digital material frequently lead to quicker success than formal education.
Daddy Freeze refrenced instances from across the world to bolster his claims, starting with Khaby Lame, an Italian-Senegalese creator who rose from factory jobs during the pandemic to become the most popular TikToker globally.
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Lame recently sold his business, Step Distinctive Limited, for over $900 million, demonstrating how digital innovation can produce wealth without academic degrees. Lame, who only had a secondary education, amassed a sizable following with straightforward reaction films.
Additionally, he brought up American streamer IShowSpeed, who has amassed over 50 million fans via active streaming and gaming.
Daddy Freeze went one step farther and mentioned Nigerian designer Peller, who he claimed recovered swiftly from an automobile accident by purchasing a nicer car than the one he was in. He characterised it as proof of both the financial benefits of digital skills and resiliency.
He went on to discuss Egungun, another Nigerian performer who dropped out of school but succeeded by concentrating on content that connected with viewers despite multiple unsuccessful tries with different formats.
Freeze added that he does not completely discount education, pointing out that university education is necessary for careers like engineering, medicine, and law.
But he said that the greatest approach to protect their future would be to encourage kids with special creative abilities to follow their passions outside of the conventional educational system.
