Famous Nigerian singer Paul Okoye, popularly known as Rudeboy, has shared his thoughts on how he believes some aspects of his school education were a waste of time. He recounted an experience where his teacher required him to label the different parts of a cockroach, a task he now sees as irrelevant to his life and career.
Paul Okoye’s statement, which he posted on his social media page, quickly sparked a wave of mixed reactions from fans and followers. Some supported his viewpoint, agreeing that certain school subjects and activities did not contribute meaningfully to real-world knowledge. Others, however, argued that such exercises were essential for cognitive development and general learning.
Fans and social media users flooded the comment section, sharing their perspectives on the debate about the relevance of certain school lessons. While some insisted that labeling a cockroach was a valuable exercise for memory and intellectual development, others sided with Okoye, stating that schools should focus more on practical, real-world knowledge.
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Read the comments below…
@jjskylet_ commented: “Why u waste ur ex-wife’s time?”
@ogensimah said: “Schools should concentrate on applicable knowledge that helps in the real world from the start. I wonder why this applicable knowledge is not taught in schools, yet it is among the things we need most in life.”
@osatohandsome reacted: “They didn’t waste our time, it was for brain development.”
@itsbenosoft commented: “Actually it’s not a waste of time, but most don’t understand these concepts and never will. Many of that information has helped me, and please don’t ask me how labeling a cockroach has helped me, but mosquitoes have in several ways. Thanks.”
@love_umaha commented: “It was not a waste of time. Those tasks help you in planning and finishing your projects today.”
@chila_ani noted: “Just the way you wasted your ex’s time and married a Gen Z.”
@brightangel_hairempire commented: “It’s not a waste of time, it’s for brain development. Now you can draw a business plan and label it to succeed.”
The debate continues as many social media users express their opinions on the effectiveness of the school curriculum and whether certain subjects should be modified to provide students with more practical and useful knowledge for their future careers.