Comedian Woli Arole has publicly challenged alleged financial exploitation within Nigerian university religious fellowships.
Via Instagram, Arole criticized unnamed student leaders designated “Papa” and “Mama” who reportedly demand foodstuffs as “first fruits” from peers. “What Nonsense!!!!!!” he wrote, expressing frustration over the practice.
The performer, whose real name is Bayegun Oluwatoyin, referenced reports of fellowship leaders leveraging spiritual authority for material gain. A psychology graduate from Obafemi Awolowo University, Arole frequently incorporates social commentary into his comedy.
While not identifying specific individuals or institutions, the post addresses growing concerns about religious influence in Nigerian tertiary education. Online reactions showed significant support for Arole’s position, with many users condemning the alleged demands on economically constrained students.
This criticism surfaces amid ongoing debates about spiritual leadership boundaries within Nigeria’s campus communities, where religious groups hold substantial influence over student activities and social structures.
