Nigerian comedian and former Big Brother Naija housemate, Deeone, has stirred major online reactions following his controversial comments about legendary Nollywood actress, Genevieve Nnaji, during an interview with Pulse NG.
In the discussion, Deeone boldly declared that Nigerian socialite and entrepreneur, Peller, is currently more relevant than Genevieve Nnaji in the entertainment industry, pointing to the actress’s low visibility on social media as the reason behind his claim.
According to Deeone, consistent engagement on platforms such as Instagram, TikTok, and X (formerly Twitter) is a critical factor in sustaining public interest and relevance, especially in today’s fast-paced digital media space. He argued that despite Genevieve’s acting talent and legacy, her near-absence from the online scene has contributed to a significant decline in her influence among younger audiences.
“What makes her different from a normal actress? Peller right now on the social media space is bigger than Genevieve,” Deeone confidently stated, implying that visibility, not just talent or past achievements, determines who commands public attention.
He further emphasized that Genevieve’s brand has suffered due to her decision to remain private and off social media, whereas Peller has consistently maintained a presence online, keeping him in the public eye and culturally relevant.
The statement has since sparked intense reactions on social media, with fans and critics clashing over the validity of Deeone’s viewpoint. While some agree that staying visible is essential in today’s industry, others argue that Genevieve Nnaji’s legacy and contribution to African cinema far outweigh current online trends.
Still, the comedian doubled down on his position, using Peller’s frequent content and engagements as an example of how modern celebrities must actively curate their digital image to stay on top.
Watch video below….
@pulsenigeria247
In the media space today, Peller is more relevant than Genevieve - DeeOne. New episode of #PulseHotTakes with Tosin Silverdam and your hosts @deeonetv, @cerathecera and @nancychukwudebe now showing on YouTube. #pulsenigeria #tiktoknigeria #pulseceleb
♬ original sound – Pulse Nigeria