In a shocking twist that has stirred up reactions online, Nigerian entertainer and entrepreneur Shina Peller has revealed the reason behind firing his newly hired cameraman, despite the man holding a Master’s degree and earning a whopping N500,000 monthly. According to Peller, qualifications on paper do not always translate to practical performance, especially in a fast-paced creative industry.
Peller shared the story during an Instagram live session while addressing young professionals who rely solely on academic achievements without real-world skill to back it up. “Yes, he had an MSC. Yes, I agreed to pay him N500k. But when it came to the real work, delivering timely edits, capturing moments creatively, using professional-grade equipment without excuses, he was nowhere near the standard I expected,” Peller said.
He explained that after giving the cameraman multiple chances and providing top-tier gadgets and opportunities, the results continued to fall short. “I am building a brand. I can't afford to waste time or money on someone who can’t deliver just because he has a degree framed on the wall. I need people with hunger, creativity, and a strong work ethic,” Peller emphasized.
The revelation has sparked intense conversation online, with many people debating the value of formal education versus hands-on experience. While some social media users supported Peller’s decision, saying it’s a wake-up call for paper-qualified workers to step up, others felt the entertainer was being too harsh.
One X (formerly Twitter) user wrote, “How can you fire someone just like that? Maybe he just needed time to adjust.” But another countered, “In media and entertainment, you either have the eye for it or you don’t. That MSC can’t teach passion.”
Peller stressed that his decision was not personal but purely professional. He said he tried mentoring the cameraman, even pairing him with other seasoned videographers to speed up his growth, but the attitude and output remained underwhelming. “I’d rather work with a hungry, self-taught rookie than an overconfident degree holder with zero passion,” he concluded.
The episode is already trending on entertainment blogs and youth-centered platforms, with many young Nigerians reflecting on how employability has evolved. Gone are the days when a good CV alone could land and secure a job. Now, it’s about execution, delivery, and adaptability.
Whether you side with Peller or not, one thing is clear, academic titles no longer guarantee job security in today’s result-driven industry.
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