A Lady has drawn attention to the destructive impact of Yahoo culture in Nigeria, highlighting its influence on youth, lifestyles, and the nation’s future.
The young woman made the remarks in a viral video circulating on social media, where she passionately spoke about how internet fraud has slowly eaten deep into society.
According to her, while some Nigerians may celebrate those who “cash out,” the long-term damage Yahoo has caused to values, productivity, and ambition is alarming.
Yahoo has caused a lot of havoc to the society
She explained that Yahoo encourages drug use among young men, with some turning to substances to stay alert, survive, or sustain their online hustles.
The lady noted that many youths now see fraud as the fastest route to success, abandoning education, skill acquisition, and legitimate careers in the process.
“Yahoo has made a lot of people purposeless. Many youths are unaware of politics or governance, yet this controls their daily lives,” she said.
She stressed that instead of building dreams around professions, businesses, or innovations, many young people now only dream about quick cash and flashy lifestyles.
The woman also pointed out the culture of entitlement fostered by Yahoo, especially among women who see uninvested money as disposable.
According to her, some ladies now measure men solely by how much they can spray, spend, and show off online, without considering the source of the wealth.
She warned that the cycle of hustling, cashing out, spending, and starting over creates a circular lifestyle that prevents real progress.
“If you’re doing Yahoo, it’s time to stop. Discover your talent, find a business you can manage properly,” she urged.
She added that quick money rarely builds lasting wealth, stressing that most people involved in fraud often end up broke, arrested, or trapped in the same cycle for years.
She concluded by contrasting today’s lifestyle-focused youth with previous generations who invested profits from 419 schemes into legitimate businesses.
According to her, many of those older fraudsters eventually transitioned into real estate, trading, and other legal ventures that still generate income today.
“Many of us today just want the lifestyle, copying others, but without investment. That’s why Yahoo is one of the major issues Nigerians are facing,” she said.
Social media reactions
Her comments sparked massive debate online, with Nigerians sharing mixed opinions on the issue.
@PrinceEmmy09 commented: “Is the government that creates enable environment for that to be happening. If they invested in education and job creation all those won’t be happening”
@HardwareEngineer commented: “I just enter that house way them dey call us fine boys. Make I relax my head”
@Castitclean commented: “Her life is clearly revolving around silly Yahoo boys with no self awareness, and environmental awareness. This has to be the most stupid thing I’ve seen today. Na this kind opinion you wan contribute to Nigeria matter? Silly”
@DeeWINNINGWHALE commented: “I don’t hear but nah wetin dey their mind dem go still do”
Watch the video below…
Na Yahoo dey sp0il this country" — Lady says as she shares her reasons pic.twitter.com/BYHd9FsGnM
— TENIOLA (@Teeniiola) January 26, 2026