- Nigerian comedian and former Big Brother Naija housemate Deeone has sparked a significant social media controversy following a statement he made during a recent podcast interview.
- Many fans viewed the claim as disrespectful and “clout-chasing.”
Nigerian comedian and former Big Brother Naija housemate, Deeone, has sparked major backlash online after making a controversial statement during a recent podcast appearance.
In a now-viral clip, Deeone claimed that popular content creator and internet sensation, Peller, is currently more relevant than Nollywood icon Genevieve Nnaji. His reasoning? Peller’s active online presence versus Genevieve’s noticeable absence from social media.
“Do you know that Peller owns the internet space, and he is more relevant than Genevieve Nnaji?” Deeone stated boldly. “Her not posting on social media every time has reduced her brand. Anybody not posting regularly is not top of my list.”
He went further to question her uniqueness, saying, “What makes her different from other actresses? Number one, from where?”
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Deeone’s remarks were widely slammed by fans, many calling them disrespectful and accusing the comedian of chasing clout. His assertion that social media activity is the key measure of relevance in today’s entertainment industry has ignited debate, especially given Genevieve’s legendary status in Nollywood.
Reacting to the post…
@THE_CRAFT3R: “Nigerians and emotions. Baba just spoke facts! Attention is the new currency. That’s why some old celebs now run podcasts and YouTube channels to stay relevant.”
@olulade15: “As painful as it is. He is saying the truth. You are only as relevant as your last post on the timeline.”
@stephen_ogugua wrote: “What’s social media influence if not the number of engagements you generate? Genevieve doesn’t post always, but when she does, her impact shakes the space. That’s true relevance.”
@Francis00118779 blasted Deeone directly: “Did Genevieve ever care about social media in the first place? @DeeoneComedian you are just a fool.”
@bernice_szn said: “Genevieve is in a league of her own. The disrespect from people who became popular through reality TV is insane.”
