Nigerian comedian and former Big Brother Naija housemate Deeone has come under fire on social media after making a controversial statement during a recent podcast interview.
In a now-viral clip, Deeone claimed that internet sensation and content creator Peller is currently more relevant than veteran Nollywood actress Genevieve Nnaji.
According to Deeone, his opinion was based on social media activity, noting that Peller maintains a consistent and visible online presence, while Genevieve has been largely absent from digital platforms in recent times. The statement quickly drew widespread criticism from fans and observers, who viewed the comparison as disrespectful to Genevieve Nnaji’s legacy and labeled Deeone’s comment as a clear attempt to chase clout.
“Do you know that Peller owns the internet space, and he is more relevant than Genevieve Nnaji?” Deeone stated boldly. “Her not posting on social media every time has reduced her brand. Anybody not posting regularly is not top of my list.”
He went further to question her uniqueness, saying, “What makes her different from other actresses? Number one, from where?”
See Reactions below;
@THE_CRAFT3R: “Nigerians and emotions. Baba just spoke facts! Attention is the new currency. That’s why some old celebs now run podcasts and YouTube channels to stay relevant.”
@olulade15: “As painful as it is. He is saying the truth. You are only as relevant as your last post on the timeline.”
@stephen_ogugua wrote: “What’s social media influence if not the number of engagements you generate? Genevieve doesn’t post always, but when she does, her impact shakes the space. That’s true relevance.”
@Francis00118779 blasted Deeone directly: “Did Genevieve ever care about social media in the first place? @DeeoneComedian you are just a fool.”
@bernice_szn said: “Genevieve is in a league of her own. The disrespect from people who became popular through reality TV is insane.”
Watch the video below;
“Peller right now is more relevant on the internet space in Nigeria than Genevieve Nnaji.”
– DeeOne pic.twitter.com/5C3VWSXRXq
— @𝗼𝗻𝗲𝗷𝗼𝗯𝗹𝗲𝘀𝘀𝗯𝗼𝘆 (@OneJoblessBoy) June 24, 2025