Nigerians express concerns as prank stars go extreme

Pranksters are currently trying to dominate the skit mating space in Nigeria. However, several Nigerians are already worried about the extreme contents they are dishing out.

A prank is defined as a mischievous act or a practical joke played on someone, generally causing the victim to experience embarrassment, perplexity, confusion or discomfort.

It has become a common feature in the Nigeria skit-making space today.

For instance: The prank videos by MC Makopolo, Machigold, Zfancy, Alice Marve and others abound.

However, no matter how funny these prank videos look, there seems to be an imminent danger. The puzzle is, would Nigerians forfeit the possible dangers for loud laughter?

Track News went round the streets to seek answers.

One Stephanie David said: “Some of these pranks are obnoxious and extremely outplayed. Most of these pranks are regardless of the possible danger to the lives of those who are pranked. I once saw a video of a woman who almost got burnt out of fear because a prankster blew a loud pipe while she was cooking. This is a typical example of a prank gone wrong.”

On his part, Dapo Ibiowotisi said, “Actually, I’m someone who never for once likes pranks, it used to endanger lives. I could remember two months ago when my colleague went to prank someone; but for God’s intervention it would have ended in a loss of life. Pranksters have to add what I will call visibility and total health insurance to whoever they want to prank