Nigerian food critic Opeyemi Famakin has stirred controversy online after sharing his concerns about raising his future children in Nigeria, citing worries about the kind of environment they may grow up in.
Famakin, who spoke during a recent discussion, revealed that although he has no intention of relocating abroad, he is concerned about exposing his children to what he described as a society where critical thinking is lacking.
According to him, he wants to remain in Nigeria and contribute to the country’s growth rather than “japa,” but he fears his children may be influenced by what he considers negative societal attitudes.
“In real life, Nigerians, the way Nigerians are dull, it scares me for my children, because I don’t want to japa. I want to build Nigeria. But my kids, my kids cannot grow up with these dullards. My kids cannot, and they are loud about it.”
The food critic also compared Nigerians and Ghanaians, stating that while Nigerians are known for their business abilities, creativity, and determination to succeed, he believes Ghanaians demonstrate stronger critical thinking skills.
“Ghanaians are smarter than Nigerians. It’s just, they are not as hardworking. No, they are not as hardworking, they are not hustlers. Nigerians are business smart. You can be business smart and dull generally.”
Famakin explained that being successful in business does not necessarily mean someone is intelligent in other areas of life, especially when it comes to reasoning and problem-solving.
“Being business smart and smart in real life are different things. You can be business smart, you can kill it in the business space, but in real life, in critical thinking, you can be a dull piece of sh*t.”
He added that Nigerians continue to stand out in areas such as entrepreneurship, creativity, and making money, but argued that these strengths should not be confused with broader intellectual ability.
His remarks have since generated mixed reactions, with some Nigerians criticizing his comments as offensive, while others debated the issues he raised about education, critical thinking, and societal development.
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@Incognito Mulla:”Wayray be like goat wey diarrhea…. Kenwood voice in Palito body”
@Buikem:”I’ve never seen a group of people so quick to throw their own under the bus at the slightest opportunity quite like Nigerians. It’s honestly disappointing. 🤮”
@browndoll_623:”He just won trend,and some people will still prove him right by making trend because this rubbish he said.”
@Nino A Moving Man🇵🇹:”I mean he is right……Just look at the way he reasons and talk over food…… olodo uprisen”
@MC AMEBO:”This one no get sense. But na Nigeria made who you are. Your million followers are Nigerians . So use your sense Dey talk.”
