“Because I Didn’t Go to School, They Think I’m a Riffraff” — Ola of Lagos

Nigerian social media personality Ola of Lagos has spoken about how he believes his lack of formal education has influenced the way some people perceive and treat him. The internet personality reportedly said some people look down on him because he did not complete his education, despite the progress he has made through his career. “Because I didn’t go to school, they think I’m riffraff,” Ola of Lagos said. Ola, who became widely known through social media content focused on automobiles and luxury cars, has built a substantial online following and commercial profile. His comments have renewed discussion about the importance of formal education, vocational skills, entrepreneurship and the tendency to judge people based on academic qualifications. While formal education can provide important opportunities, Ola’s experience also highlights the different paths people take in building careers and businesses. The full context of his remarks and the circumstances that prompted them were not independently established from the headline alone. Source: GistReel