TikTok sensation ‘Geh Geh’ pulls 177,000 viewers, rakes in $30,000 gifts during live session

A young Nigerian TikTok personality popularly known as Geh Geh has set social media abuzz after his Thursday live session drew an astonishing 177,000 viewers and earned him gifts reportedly worth over $30,000.

Geh Geh, who runs what he calls the “University of Wisdom and Understanding,” has gained attention for his unconventional advice to men on relationships and finances.

In a video posted after the record-breaking live session, Geh Geh excitedly told his fans, “More than 177,000 people watch my lectures today. Jesus! University of wisdom and understanding, the only university where once you graduate, woman go fear to ask you for money.”

Describing himself as “the first illiterate to find a university in the history of Nigeria,” the TikToker reflected on his unlikely rise to fame.

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“I no be graduate too, but by the grace of God, I don find school. I be orphan, but now Nigerians don show me love,” he said.

According to him, the value of gifts he received during the live session is about $30,000, a feat he described as life-changing.

“See gift I made over… more gift when they give me today is worth about $30,000. I no go take this love for granted, because I no really do anything for am,” he said.

Many Nigerians have hailed the viral moment as proof of how digital platforms are empowering individuals without formal education to build influence, create entertainment, and earn a living.

Though his controversial teachings on women and money continue to stir debate, Geh Geh’s story is being embraced by many as an inspiration to underprivileged youths.

Reflecting further on his journey, he added, ‘If Nigeria be country wey value great people, by now them suppose dey compare people like me with Aristotle, Wole Soyinka, Einstein… but I thank God say people dey see my head and my own difference.’

His growing followers, who now call themselves “students of Geh Geh University,” continue to raise discussions about how social media is reshaping fame and success in Nigeria.