An old video of Nigerian singer Ycee discussing his educational background has resurfaced online, adding fuel to the ongoing controversy surrounding his recent comments about intelligence and content creation. In the clip, the 'Omo Alhaji' crooner reveals that he dropped out of the University of Lagos (Unilag) during his 200 level after accumulating multiple carryovers.
Ycee Explains Decision to Leave University
In the resurfaced interview, Ycee stated: 'I dey like 200 level, carryover wan carry me. It reached a point where I was no longer comfortable in school because the attention was getting too much. If I had finished from Unilag, I for don go do another thing.' The singer's frank admission has drawn renewed attention to his academic journey.
The video is trending against the backdrop of Ycee's recent viral interview where he lamented what he described as a decline in the celebration of intelligence and academic excellence in society. He argued that modern culture now prioritises accommodating people who are not academically inclined to avoid making them feel excluded.
Peller Reacts Strongly to Ycee's Comments
Content creator Peller, who was mentioned by Ycee during the interview, reacted strongly to the remarks. He expressed his displeasure on Instagram Stories, criticising the rapper and urging him to be more respectful. Peller also took issue with other celebrities who reshared the interview clip on social media.
Jarvis Defends Content Creators
TikToker and AI personality Jarvis weighed in on the debate, defending Peller and other content creators. In a video shared online, she argued that many educated young Nigerians who are active in digital content creation did not choose the space due to a lack of intelligence, but because economic conditions in the country have limited traditional opportunities. Jarvis rejected the suggestion made by Ycee that content creation is a refuge for uneducated people.
Ycee Loses Millions to POS
In related news, Legit.ng reported that Ycee recounted an unfortunate incident in 2024 that cost him financially. In some posts on his Instagram story, he stated that he lost millions of naira in 2024, and it was not the first time such an incident had occurred. He called for a ban on POS and said that his bank has not given him an explanation about the missing money in his account.
