Concerned about the lack of academic rigour, decline in reading culture and addiction to gossip blogs, a leading Nigerian socialite, Dr. Mike Nwogu, popularly known as Pretty Mike has urged the Nigerian youth to to take breaks from social media and pay more attention “relevant things” like reading newspapers and spending time with friends and family.
The nightlife connoisseur and social media influencer took to his Instagram page last week to say “I believe it’s important that we have a social media detox once in a while. Touch base with reality, real friends, family and support system. Listen to relevant issues because social media has a way of distracting you from important things. When was the last time you watched the news or picked up a newspaper?
He further stated young people are more concerned with with gossip blogs.
“If I ask about the latest news around, they will start by saying ‘this person caught her husband cheating or someone just bought a new house or car.”
“Social media isn’t all that bad. I would say it’s a double edged sword. Just make sure you are the one controlling how you use it and not it controlling you.”
According to Jean M. Twenge, who is a professor of psychology at San Diego State University,
“Compared with previous generations, young people today spend more time online and less time with traditional media, such as books, magazines and television.
“Time on digital media has displaced time once spent enjoying a book or watching TV,” he said.
Pretty Mike got his first and second degrees in Computer Science from the University of Houston, United States of America.
He also has honorary Doctor of Science Degree in Business Management and Corporate Governance.
