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Nigerian music executive Olumide Ogunade has challenged the common notion that wisdom automatically comes with age, arguing that many older individuals are mistakenly assumed to be wise simply because of their life experiences.
Speaking on a recent episode of The Clarity Zone podcast, Cabasa emphasized that experience alone does not guarantee competence or insight.
The 50-year-old producer clarified that his comments are not a critique of older people’s intelligence but rather a warning against equating age with wisdom.
“The assumption that the older you get, the wiser you are is an assumption that has never been true. I am not saying older people are not smart or wise,” he said.
According to Cabasa, many people who are presumed wise rely on outdated experiences that may no longer be relevant in today’s fast-evolving society.
Cabasa further explained that true wisdom is more about personal growth, learning, and adapting to new challenges than simply accumulating years.
“But most times, people see themselves as wiser because they are more experienced, not competent. But most of the experiences that you are bringing, a lot of them are obsolete,” he said.
This, he stressed, is particularly true in a modern world where technological advancements and global changes have reshaped how people live and work.
He illustrated his point by contrasting generations. While older generations may have learned to use computers later in life, younger generations grew up with technology as an integral part of their lives.
Cabasa argued that society should not demand respect solely based on age, noting that competence and adaptability matter more than the number of years lived.
He also highlighted that personal growth plays a crucial role in developing wisdom. “If you are growing as a person, there is a tendency that as you get older, you are going to be wiser.
But that isn’t the case if you are not growing but just aging,” Cabasa noted. For him, aging without self-improvement or reflection does not automatically lead to better judgment or insight.
Cabasa’s comments also touch on a broader societal lesson about valuing people for their skills, understanding, and adaptability rather than their age alone. In an era where the world changes rapidly, relying on obsolete knowledge can hinder progress, whether in business, education, or personal development.
His perspective encourages younger generations to recognize their own competence while reminding older individuals that continuous learning is essential to remain relevant and truly wise.
Through his statement, Cabasa calls for a shift in mindset: respect should be earned through growth, experience, and competence, not simply because someone has lived longer.
This view challenges traditional assumptions and encourages a culture that rewards adaptability and insight over age, a message that resonates strongly in Nigeria’s fast-evolving music and professional landscape.
By distinguishing wisdom from age, ID Cabasa underscores that being older does not automatically make one wiser, and growing in knowledge, skill, and perspective is what truly defines a wise individual.
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