Nigerian comedian and popular skitmaker The Cute Abiola stirred laughter and raised eyebrows on Monday after sharing a satirical story on his Facebook page about a man who allegedly reported his boss to the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) because the boss refused to teach him internet fraud, commonly referred to as “Yahoo Yahoo.”
In the now-viral post, Cute Abiola, known for his sharp humor and alter ego Lawyer Kunle, captioned the scenario: “This is not good sha ”adding a comedic twist to an otherwise serious and absurd fictional tale. According to the skit-like narration, a young man, frustrated by his boss’s refusal to mentor him in fraudulent online practices, allegedly took the dramatic step of reporting the very person he hoped would be his “teacher” to Nigeria’s anti-graft agency.
The comic tale has sparked a wave of online reactions, with fans and followers applauding the comedian’s ability to use satire to comment on pressing societal issues particularly the troubling normalization of cyber fraud among some Nigerian youth.
“Only in Nigeria can a fraudster be reported for not being fraudulent enough,” one Facebook user quipped in response to the post. Another wrote, “The audacity! Even Yahoo Yahoo has mentorship problems now?”
The Cute Abiola, whose real name is Abdulgafar Abiola, has built a massive online following for his humorous takes on Nigerian society, politics, and day-to-day drama. His Lawyer Kunle character, often dressed in an oversized wig and ill-fitting robe, uses parody and absurdity to reflect deeper truths about the country’s legal and moral landscape.
While the post is fictional and clearly meant as satire, it opens up conversation around real-life issues such as youth unemployment, the glamorization of internet fraud, and misplaced values in modern society.
Legal professionals also chimed in on the joke. One user, identifying as a lawyer, commented dryly: “Case dismissed before it even entered court. Let EFCC rest, abeg.”
This isn’t the first time The Cute Abiola has used humor to spotlight controversial themes. His skits frequently blur the lines between comedy and commentary, and many fans say that’s exactly what makes his content both entertaining and thought-provoking.
As the post continues to trend across Nigerian social media platforms, it’s yet another reminder of the comedian’s knack for turning even the most absurd scenarios into viral reflections of real societal dilemmas.
