Olodo uprising:are we rewarding ignorance or authenticity?

Olodo Uprising: Are We Rewarding Ignorance or Authenticity? When a child fails to answer a question that is considered too simple, they are called 'olodo'. When a child is slow in assimilating what is being taught in school, people refer to them as 'olodo, olodo, olodo, olodo!' That is the Nigeria we grew up in. In a country like ours, where the economy has declined, many young people are seeking various means to become successful. In a country where the educational system is also declining, the 'olodo' uprising appears to be gaining momentum. Now the question remains: What exactly does today's society celebrate? People often believe what they repeatedly see. The 'olodo' uprising has challenged the once-existing culture that naturally celebrated diligence, learning, and academic excellence. It is true that this culture did not always favour those who fell outside this category. However, society now seems to be moving to the other extreme, in a manner that makes it appear as though ignorance is worn as a crown of honour. Some people are willing to do anything to beat the algorithm for monetary gain and attention. They no longer consider whether the content they create promotes wisdom or foolishness. As a result, behaviours that were once considered embarrassing are now applauded because they generate views and attract fame. Few people now seem to consider the negative impact this has on young people. Many have come to believe that striving for academic excellence is a scam because, in the Nigeria we live in today, both first-class graduates and other graduates often struggle to find opportunities despite earning impressive qualifications. On a podcast featuring Ycee, who consciously coined the now-popular 'olodo uprising' slang, he cited Habeeb Hamzat Adelaja, popularly known as Peller, and some other celebrities as examples of this trend. Peller, who often struggles with speaking standard English and uses unstructured sentences, has been able to turn that into an advantage by building a large audience for himself. This naturally makes many young people ask the question: Of what use are academic achievements if money can be made without them? Here lies the real issue. Peller's popularity demonstrates that academic excellence is not the only route to success. However, many people confuse this reality with the belief that learning no longer has value simply because others have become successful through different means.In conclusion,Authenticity is not the same as ignorance, a person can be authentic, successful, willing to learn and open to correction, while academic isn't the only route to success, learning shouldn't be treated as irrelevant. The real issue of the olodo uprising itself is not authenticity, but the growing trend to confuse authenticity with ignorance, we should learn to embrace originality while encouraging growth, and the willingness to get corrected.

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