Three Viral Moments That Shaped Nigerian Internet Culture
From Success Adegor’s determined refusal to miss school to Oreofeoluwa Babalola’s memorable plea, these clips became part of everyday Nigerian conversation. In 2019, Success, a Primary 3 pupil in Sapele, Delta State, went viral after saying she would rather be flogged than stay away from school over an unpaid exam levy. Public support brought scholarships, financial assistance and wider attention to conditions at her school. Another enduring meme came from a 2013 television interview when NSCDC commandant Shem Obafaiye replied, “my oga at the top,” after being asked for the agency’s website. In 2020, young Ore became known nationwide for repeatedly telling his mother, “Mummy, calm down.” The phrase became a popular catchphrase, while the video also brought attention to his family.
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