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Mediocres more likely to succeed than professionals in Nigeria – Deyemi Okanlawon
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Nollywood actor and filmmaker, Deyemi Okanlawon has claimed that mediocres are more likely to succeed than professionals in Nigeria.
Speaking in a recent episode of the Dear Ife podcast, Okanlawon described Nigeria as a society where mediocrity thrive at the expense of excellence.
He warned that it is risky to be “too professional” in Nigeria, claiming that it could hamper success and career progress.
“In a country where mediocrity reigns, you can’t be too serious. I was joked that you can’t be too professional as succeed in Nigeria. Those who act the most unserious succeed the most.
“I have realised that you have to tone your intellect down a lot to succeed here,” he said.
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