Controversy has arisen following an interview conducted by the British Broadcasting Corporation (BBC) with Nigerian YouTuber Emdee Tiamiyu, known for his advice on studying in the United Kingdom.
Tiamiyu’s statements during the interview have attracted criticism from various quarters.
In the interview, Tiamiyu asserted that a considerable number of Nigerians seeking education in the UK were not genuinely interested in obtaining new qualifications but rather saw it as an opportunity to start a new life abroad.
He claimed that many individuals who applied for schooling in the UK viewed it simply as an alternative means to escape Nigeria.
Incase Nigerian’s are looking for village people to blame, see your brother Emdee Tiamiyu exposing himself on tv for the world to see. pic.twitter.com/PtjwfzPUJ1
— Nicholas ???? (@ezele_nick) May 23, 2023
Based in Birmingham, Tiamiyu provided the interview amidst new immigration regulations that will impose restrictions on Nigerian students and others studying in the UK, prohibiting them from bringing their families as dependants, except in specific circumstances.
These regulations, slated to be implemented in January 2024, aim to prevent the misuse of the visa system by eliminating the option for international students to switch from the student route to work routes before completing their studies.
Tiamiyu’s remarks have been met with disappointment and disapproval among Nigerians.
Critics argue that his comments undermine the genuine aspirations of those who genuinely intend to pursue their studies in the UK.
Furthermore, some individuals have accused Tiamiyu of being a sellout and clout chaser, suggesting that he seeks attention and popularity through controversial statements.
Dear Nigerians in UK , Emdee Tiamiyu is less than 1 year in the UK . I doubt he even has N.I number.. You know his full name. You have seen his front view, aerial view, side view and back view. If he is not deported back to Nigeria by September 2023 na Una I go blame. pic.twitter.com/SGXrb9dT9o
— Dr Penking™???? (@drpenking) May 24, 2023
Breaking News: A renowned failed YouTuber and a Ghanaian claiming to be a Nigerian by name "Emdee Tiamiyu" has set a new world record of being the dullest person to be alive. Congratulations bro? pic.twitter.com/SBVeinTbqe
— Man Tonai (O.D.) (@DrTONYAGBATOR) May 24, 2023
*Nigerians using the Uk student visa to get a better life *
— Attah Akor (@attah_akor) May 24, 2023
Emdee tiamiyu to UK: pic.twitter.com/zaSI2Mftoh
Emdee Tiamiyu trying to explain
— Nero (@kingnero_1) May 24, 2023
Nigerians: pic.twitter.com/n7EeaL9FBK
Emdee Tiamiyu is coming back to Nigeria, I'll be there no matter what! pic.twitter.com/0hRIwJ7zJ2
— ??? ☘️ (@Ziyechman) May 24, 2023
Hello @EmdeeTiamiyu nor be your mate be this ?
— Half Human Half Oracle (@Osagiemerry) May 23, 2023
Emdee Tiamiyu that granted that interview for BBC, compare him to this guy ?????? pic.twitter.com/ygvLYd8mXN
This is Emdee Tiamiyu guy that's so!!!! Pained seeing his siblings prosper.
— THE NEW APC NATIONAL CHAIRMAN (@DEMAN004) May 24, 2023
Mr self-centered
If this guy Will HV an opportunity believe me he will stop Nigẹrians from traveling out.
APC Wil love this type of barbaric minded person in their camp, he possesses their quality. pic.twitter.com/lzVd2PFJQQ
BBC Interviewer: So tell us about the Student Visa Process by Nigerians.
— Alex Oluwatobi (@alexlobaloba) May 24, 2023
Emdee Tiamiyu:pic.twitter.com/k9ckmbmTel
This is Emdee Tiamiyu on his way to UK in September 2022. He entered the UK with same dependent route on September 2022. Less than 9 months after he entered UK, he closed the boarder against his kinsmen and lineage with his mouth. pic.twitter.com/zAZZXY9TEh
— Dr Penking™???? (@drpenking) May 24, 2023
?NOTICE: Stop associating us with Kweku Emdee Tiamiyu, we don’t know or claim him here in Nigeria.
— MBAH (@Mbahdeyforyou) May 23, 2023
Ghanaians ?? over to you ?? pic.twitter.com/xYhQy9He5X
This is Emdee Tiamiyu, a Yoruba man from Osun State. This is the man that has destroyed the hope of millions of young Nigerians in this generation and generation unborn by revealing the means they use to escape poverty, oppression and hardship in Nigeria. He is domiciled in UK pic.twitter.com/9sRWMhV5DD
— Dr Penking™???? (@drpenking) May 23, 2023
The UK didn't use Emdee Tiamiyu video to formulate that policy but they will use the video to defend the policy.
— Lola Okunrin (@lollypeezle) May 24, 2023
They will always mention how Nigerians even share their belief citing the video. A ti wo gau
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