Nigerian singer and actor Idowu Adeyemi, popularly known as Yhemolee, has voiced his frustration over what he describes as the growing culture of begging on social media.

In a recent post, the entertainer expressed disappointment that social media platforms, once meant for connection and creativity, are now flooded with people constantly asking for financial help.

“It’s no longer news that social media isn’t social media anymore. It’s now a begging site,” Yhemolee wrote. “The only difference is that unlike the beggars on the road, the beggars on the internet have data.”

He added that his major concern is with those who have perfected the act of online begging — often dropping their account details under every post, regardless of the context.

“These days, when you post a picture, the first ten comments are account numbers. My major problem is those who have a PhD in begging. Please omit all those begging from my own picture,” he added humorously.

Yhemolee, who rose to fame with his hit song “Mon Cheri” featuring Chinko Ekun and Asake, has also made a name for himself in Nollywood, appearing in popular films like “Gangs of Lagos” and “Alakada: Bad and Boujee.”

His comment has sparked conversations online, with many agreeing that social media is increasingly being misused by people seeking sympathy or quick financial gains instead of meaningful engagement.