Nollywood actress Mary Njoku has sparked fresh conversations online after commenting on what many are calling the “Olodo uprising” a growing social trend where young people openly reject or downplay formal education in favour of alternative paths to success.
In her reaction, she pointed fingers not at the youth themselves, but at the structure of the education system, suggesting that the real problem lies in how schooling is perceived in today’s economy.
“Don’t blame the people for adapting. Blame the system for making education feel like a bad investment,” she said.
Her statement has quickly gained attention across social media, triggering debate about the value of education in modern society, especially in countries where graduates often struggle with unemployment despite years of academic training.
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Read some comments below:
@Tobi Blaq:”🤣🤣🤣🤣,if there’s anyone that needs to shut the fuck up and not put her mouth in this conversation it’s Mary Njoku”
@Chiremba wenyika👑 🦁:”The job market has turned “entry-level” into a full-time comedy show. 😂”
@Olamilekan🇳🇬:”he didn’t lie , that’s why average Nigeria dream is to japa, it’s what this country shaped us too , Nigerians dominate everywhere”
@Blacksheep:”It’s actually a b@d investment if it doesn’t prosper one at the end”
@Ifeoluwa Adekunle:”Academic Education is not the only form of education sha You think graduates are not dumb?”
@voice🎙️🎙️:”Where is the lie⁉️ when you travel out of Nigeria and Africa, you will know the important of going to school infact you will want to go to school there🥱”