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Nigeria’s Education Threshold Should Be Beyond Akara & Kuli Kuli – Seyi Awolowo
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Former Big Brother Naija housemate, Seyi Awolowo, has said Nigeria’s educational aspirations should have progressed beyond what he described as the “Akara and Kulikuli” stage, urging the country to focus on innovation and artificial intelligence instead of survival-driven thinking.
Awolowo, while appearing on Vanguard’s Nigeria Meter Podcast, said the world is rapidly advancing in artificial intelligence, with countries such as China and the United States competing for global leadership, while Nigeria has yet to establish its place in the innovation race.
According to him, businesses such as selling akara and kulikuli were once associated with petty traders, but the country’s educational and economic development should have created greater opportunities for people to aspire beyond them.
“KuliKuli and Akara, while I was growing up, were businesses for petty traders. There should have been an upgrade,” he said.
Awolowo questioned why Nigeria is still preoccupied with issues of basic survival at a time when other nations are investing heavily in cutting-edge technology.
“We are entering the AI race right now, where we are seeing the way China and America are going back to back with innovation. Where is our own? Why are we thinking of Akara and KuliKuli?”
He argued that the country’s educational system should have reached a point where citizens are encouraged to think beyond subsistence-level ambitions and compete in knowledge-driven industries.
“Why have we not crossed an educational threshold where KuliKuli and Akara are still in the frame? Why does it seem that some people are being kept in a box where they cannot grow further than that because of what they think or see?”
Awolowo also linked the issue to Nigeria’s political culture, saying politicians often appeal to voters through food and other material incentives instead of presenting ideas that promote education, innovation and long-term economic growth.
According to him, this dependence on “stomach infrastructure” has become a dominant feature of electioneering in the country.
“So, when it is now election season, they think of how to give people this or that because they are the ones that would come to vote. It seems that stomach infrastructure is the major means of campaign,” he said.
Nollywood actor Afeez Oyetoro, popularly known as Saka, has explained why actress and filmmaker Funke Akindele is regarded as a strict person on set.
Oyetoro, who said he had worked with Akindele on several projects, described her as caring, humble and highly committed to her work.
Speaking during a recent interview, the actor said Akindele’s strictness was mainly driven by her desire to ensure that everyone involved in a production performed their responsibilities properly.
“I have worked with Funke a lot, and she treated me really well. Funke Akindele treated me very well,” he said.
According to him, Akindele has every reason to demand professionalism from crew members because she handles multi-million-naira projects.
“For someone who is handling a multi-million project, someone can’t just be slacking off. Yet, she is caring. Funke is caring, and she is humble. She doesn’t tolerate nonsense at all.
“That’s why people say she’s strict, but she’s only strict when necessary. If you do what you are supposed to do, she won’t be strict with you,” Oyetoro said.
He stressed that filmmaking is a collaborative effort, noting that the failure of one person to perform their duty could affect the entire production.
“If you are working on a project, everybody is supposed to play their part and play it well. Not that someone will be slacking off, because this work is a collaborative effort.
“If someone is supposed to pick up a pin over there and fails to do so, it will affect another person,” he added.
Oyetoro also praised Akindele for showing concern when issues arise on set, saying her approach reflects her personality.
“When you look at it, it’s big money. Millions! So, when it comes to the work to be done, she does it for entertainment.
“If you are working and something happens, she’ll say, ‘Ah! Hold on, hold on. What happened? Bring that.’ She shows care.
“A person’s character seeps out. That is what I observed about her. I don’t know about others, but what I observed about her, that’s what I’m talking about.”
The actor further maintained that Akindele’s intolerance for laziness should not be mistaken for a lack of care.
“I have nothing against Funke Akindele. The way she is, she is okay. Anyone who is sluggish, who is lazy, who doesn’t do their job, who doesn’t take their work seriously, Funke doesn’t like that at all.
“Funke doesn’t like laziness, any form of laziness,” he said.
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Big Brother Naija housemate Neche continued her impressive run in the house on Friday after clinching victory in the weekly Arena game.
The win marks Neche’s third major victory this week.
She previously emerged as Head of House and led her team to victory in the Wager task during her reign.
With back-to-back wins in the Head of House, Wager and Arena games, Neche has positioned herself as one of the strongest competitors in the house this season.
The Friday Arena game is one of the most anticipated weekly tasks in the BBNaija house.
It tests housemates’ physical strength and strategy, with winners often gaining bragging rights and momentum heading into nominations.
Housemates are expected to face another round of nominations and evictions in the coming days as the race for the ultimate prize intensifies.
Popular content creator Peller calls out Father for the leaked video showing him in bed with another man, showing they were either having fun or simply just friends, but people on social media would not let the video slide.
In a video made by Peller, he said, “I’m tired of all my family members suddenly wanting to join social media. I can’t believe people are now calling my father gay just because he was lying on a bed with another man doesn’t automatically mean he’s gay.
People are too quick to jump to conclusions and at this point, I’m tired.
“Dad, how many times did i call you to stop sleeping with your fellow man? This is what my mom has been complaining about for years, and you haven’t changed.
Don’t you know this is affecting me as your son? Most of my fans have been criticizing me on TikTok that my father is gày. I’m not happy about this at all”
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