Nigerian comedian and former Big Brother Naija housemate Deeone has stirred massive backlash online following a controversial statement he made during a podcast interview.
In the now-viral clip, Deeone boldly claimed that rising skit maker Peller is more relevant than legendary Nollywood actress Genevieve Nnaji, citing Genevieve’s low profile on social media as a reason for her perceived decline in visibility.
“Do you know that Peller owns the internet space, and he is more relevant than Genevieve Nnaji?” Deeone argued.
“Her not posting on social media every time has reduced her brand. Anybody not posting regularly is not top of my list.”
He went on to challenge Genevieve’s uniqueness, adding, “What makes her different from other actresses? Number one, from where?”
Online Reactions
Unsurprisingly, Deeone’s comments sparked intense criticism across social media platforms. Many fans interpreted the remarks as disrespectful to one of Nollywood’s most celebrated figures, accusing Deeone of clout-chasing.
Here’s a glimpse of the online response:
- @THE_CRAFT3R: “Nigerians and emotions. Baba just spoke facts! Attention is the new currency.”
- @olulade15: “As painful as it is… he’s saying the truth. You’re only as relevant as your last post.”
- @stephen_ogugua: “Genevieve doesn’t post often, but when she does, the impact is seismic. That’s true relevance.”
- @Francis00118779: “Did Genevieve ever care about social media? @DeeoneComedian you’re just a fool.”
- @bernice_szn: “Genevieve is in a league of her own. The disrespect from people who got famous on reality TV is wild.”
The debate raises broader questions about what defines relevance in today’s entertainment landscape—social media presence or legacy and impact?
