Media personality and on-air commentator, Daddy Freeze, has reacted strongly to criticisms urging popular Nigerian streamer Peller to abandon content creation and return to school.
Freeze made his position known while addressing the growing online debate, using popular American YouTuber IShowSpeed as an example to highlight how financially rewarding digital content creation has become. Eyes Of Lagos reports,
According to Daddy Freeze, IShowSpeed allegedly earns about $800,000 monthly from YouTube, an amount he claimed the streamer once described as insufficient considering the level of effort involved in his work.
Speaking on the issue, Freeze said:
“IShowSpeed just complained that YouTube only pays him $800,000 a month. That’s about ₦1.2 billion monthly, and the money is too small for the amount of work he’s putting in. And you say make Peller leave what he’s doing, make he come join you for school?”
He further questioned critics who insist on formal education for successful creatives, asking if they earn comparable figures annually.
“Do you make $100,000 a year? Some of you in Canada, America, and the UK don’t even make $200,000 annually, yet you’re advising people making real money online,” he added.
Daddy Freeze also clarified that while secondary school education remains compulsory, higher education is essential mainly for professions such as medicine, law, engineering, and pharmacy, which require formal academic training.
However, he argued that for creatives who are already thriving in the digital economy, the relevance of university education becomes questionable.
His comments have since sparked mixed reactions online. While some Nigerians agreed with his stance, others insisted that formal education provides structure, discipline, and long-term security beyond internet fame.
The conversation gained further traction following IShowSpeed’s recent visit to Nigeria during his African tour to celebrate his 21st birthday. Reports had earlier emerged that Peller attempted to meet the YouTuber but was allegedly denied access by his security team.
As discussions continue to trend online, many Nigerians are weighing the balance between education and financial success in an increasingly digital world.