Media personality Daddy Freeze has sparked reactions online after jokingly comparing his son to popular Nigerian skit maker Peller, following the revelation of a ₦7 million school fee bill. In a video shared via Linda Ikeji's blog, Freeze teased his son about the high cost of education and the potential benefits of pursuing a talent-based career instead.
Freeze's Lighthearted Comparison
In the clip, Daddy Freeze is heard asking his son, “Don’t you want to be like Peller? He didn’t go to school but still made his parents proud.” The comment was made in the context of Freeze receiving a ₦7 million school fee payment request. He continued the jest by noting that with tuition fees reaching millions of naira, having a profitable talent could be a more affordable alternative. However, his son appeared unamused by the suggestion, maintaining a straight face throughout the exchange.
Public Reaction and Relevance
The video quickly went viral on social media, drawing mixed reactions from followers. Many found humor in Freeze's candid take on the soaring cost of education in Nigeria, while others empathized with the financial burden on parents. Peller, a well-known content creator, has often been cited as an example of successful young Nigerians who achieved fame and fortune without formal higher education. Freeze's joke taps into a broader conversation about the value of traditional schooling versus alternative career paths in the digital age.
