Nigerian rapper Ycee has responded to criticism over his recent comments about what he described as the rise of “brain-rot” content in Nigeria, insisting that he stands by his remarks.

YCee recently sparked debate after using popular TikTok creator Peller as an example while describing what he called the “olodo uprising,” arguing that many Nigerians now favour low-quality entertainment over educational content.

His comments drew backlash from some social media users, who argued that he could have made his point without mentioning Peller by name.

Reacting during an interview with Cool FM Lagos, YCee said he has no reason to apologise for mentioning the TikToker.

He said:

“Some people are saying I shouldn’t have called Peller’s name, but I said what I said. If you feel offended, you should check yourself. A lot of people are also taking what I said out of context. The olodo uprising is even worse than I thought because there are so many people coming out to defend it.

“My call is to people that are tired of brain-rot contents. There is no reason why intelligent people cannot be streamers or content creators.”

YCee maintained that his criticism was aimed at encouraging more educational and intellectually engaging content on digital platforms rather than attacking individual creators.

The manager of veteran Nollywood actor Hanks Anuku, Moses Allen, has dismissed concerns about the actor’s mental health following a viral video that sparked speculation online.

The video, recorded in Wuse 2, Abuja, showed Anuku wearing jeans, a black top, and sneakers while sitting near a roadside, talking to himself and holding a disposable cup. The clip quickly circulated on social media, with many users questioning his well-being.

Reacting in an interview with Premium Times, Allen urged people not to jump to conclusions, explaining that Anuku’s creative personality is often misunderstood.

He said:

“So I understand you guys might have seen a video and then care to ask. It’s better to ask than to start making presumptions like other people used to do every time. You see, Hanks is a character; he’s an actor. So most of what he does is in a different world of his own.

“He does those things, people mistake it for madness or craziness. No, an artist is actually never really normal, you understand. An artist, in the true sense of it, is actually never really normal because your presence is in a different realm, in a creative realm. He does not really bother and does not live in a normal world as we do.”

Allen described Anuku as a responsible family man and insisted there was nothing unusual about the actor’s behaviour in the video.

“He’s a serious man, he’s a responsible man with family, with children, and everything. Whatever you guys see there is just like someone trying to… What is wrong with someone sitting down by the grass and then talking to himself and having a drink? Maybe he was trying to rehearse or imagine a scenario.

“He was imaginative in that video. I don’t see anything that he did that is wrong, or that the whole world is now saying, ‘Ah, this man is mad.’”

Allen added that he has managed Anuku for several years and maintained that the actor is mentally sound.

“Kindly let the world know that the legend Hanks Chukwuemeka Anuku is sound and has, in fact, never been in a better mental state than now. He’s simply an artist, and I really wonder why the world expects artists to be like normal people.”

Babcock University has denied claims by comedian and content creator Carter Efe that he graduated from the institution with a first-class degree in Biochemistry.

The controversy began after Carter Efe, whose real name is Oderhohwo Joseph Efe, claimed during an interview that he studied at the university and graduated with outstanding academic results. He later shared a document online, dated 2023, which he presented as his graduation certificate.

In a statement, Babcock University rejected the document, describing it as fake and stating that it was never issued by the institution.

According to the university, the certificate contains details that do not align with its academic system. It explained that it does not issue honorary certificates to recognise undergraduate academic performance and does not use the classification “First Class Upper.”

The institution noted that its official academic distinction is First Class Honours, which is awarded only through certificates and academic transcripts issued by the Office of the Registrar.

The statement read:

“Babcock University unequivocally states that this document is false, unauthorized, and does not emanate from the University.

“Babcock University does not issue ‘Honorary Certificates’ in recognition of undergraduate academic performance.

“Academic excellence, including the award of First Class Honours, is formally recognized only through the University’s official degree certificate and academic transcript issued by the Office of the Registrar.

“There is no academic classification or degree known to Babcock University as ‘First Class Upper’. The recognized classification is First Class Honours.

“Babcock University warns the public of forged certificates in circulation, including fake ‘Honorary’ ones with a non-existent ‘First Class Upper’ classification. We DO NOT issue such documents. ‘First Class Upper’ doesn’t exist here. Legal action underway.”

The university added that it is taking legal action over the alleged forged certificate.