Nigerian rapper Ycee has sparked debate after criticizing what he described as the growing "Peller culture" in the country.

Speaking during a podcast, the rapper expressed concern that Nigerian society is increasingly celebrating ignorance while placing less value on education and intellectual achievement.

According to Ycee, the country is witnessing an "Olodo uprising," where people who promote anti-intellectual ideas are gaining influence, while academic excellence continues to lose relevance.

He argued that beyond the physical threats facing the nation, such as insecurity and kidnappings, there is also a growing attack on education and critical thinking.

The rapper's comments have generated mixed reactions online.

While many Nigerians agreed with his concerns, saying social media now rewards entertainment and viral content over knowledge and education, others blamed the government, unemployment, and the harsh economic climate for the shift in societal values.

Some also defended content creators like Peller, arguing that they are simply making the most of opportunities in the digital space and should not be blamed for their success.

The conversation has since reignited debates about the influence of social media, the declining value placed on education, and what the trend could mean for Nigeria's future.

See some comments below

@AfolabiDewale___"Omo he didn’t lie at all bro. We no sabi anything again"

@OloriOfOloris___"Watch them peller and cater Efe minions drag him"

@diipodipe___"Absolutely, he should have included all you bloggers and clickbaiters always promoting and showcasing stupidity. Some of you bloggers are actually stupid or intentionally showcasing the stupid ones to ferment disingenuous engagements."

@Geralld_95___"Scroll through TikTok Live and see everybody begging, posting their various account number and stupid people sending them money for no reason"

@DrEazzyOfficial___"This dude is so intelligent and eloquent. Hes not wrong..but the simple reason why the olodo/peller culture is on the uprise is simply because majority of Nigerians themselves are Olodos..People who say we are intelligent simply just exaggerate individual success we have seen over the years"

@SuitWalk___"That PELLER culture he said is for PELLER alone to reply , YALL should focus on all the important issues he talked about which is 100% on point … Watch the olodos leave important message and focus on the peller part. Truly olodo uprising is messing us up…. Olodos"

"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