who has been described as “the king of urban highlife.”However the euphoria was short-lived for OAU graduates as Gold clarified in a now-deleted tweet that he had purposely excluded them from the giveaway because he believed they were already successful and did not need the money.This statement sparked outrage among OAU students and alumni who accused Gold of discrimination and elitism. Many argued that academic excellence should not disqualify someone from receiving a monetary gift and that the singers actions perpetuated the belief that success is only measured by academic achievements.The controversy has once again brought to light the ongoing debate about the value placed on academic excellence in Nigerian society and the pressure it puts on students to achieve top grades. It also highlights the need for a more inclusive and holistic definition of success that goes beyond grades and academic qualifications.

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