Prominent Nigerian televangelist Apostle Gideon Odoma gave a stirring speech about the growing anxiety surrounding “Lapo Nepo” culture and how it contributes to an emotionally warped view of life on the internet. In a post on his X page, the cleric warned readers of the tendency to cultivate social media stars whose notoriety is bolstered more by nepotistic connections (“Lapo Nepo”) than by true ability or accomplishment. According to him, this phenomenon produces a false sense of achievement, a mirage that obscures the effort, adversity, and genuineness that characterize real…
Lapo, Nepo & Social Media: Apostle Gideon Odoma Unpacks the Illusion
