Paul Okoye
Nigerian singer, Paul Okoye, popularly known as Rudeboy, has raised alarm over social media’s harmful effects on young people.
The ‘Reason With Me’ hitmaker took to his Instastory to express concern about the way some individuals use social media to chase clout and attention. He warned that such behaviour could have serious consequences.
“Social media is going to destroy a lot of people… You might think it’s just cruise, clout, or to trend… Your eye go clear,” he wrote.
Paul’s comments have sparked fresh conversations about the growing influence of social media in Nigeria, especially among the youth.
Currently, social media use in Nigeria is largely unregulated, with no official body overseeing its content. This has led to rising concerns over cyberbullying, fake news, hate speech, and defamation.
Although a bill to regulate social media was introduced in the National Assembly, it faced strong opposition and mixed reactions, particularly from Nigerians online.
Many are now echoing Rudeboy’s warning, urging young people to use social media responsibly.