Age Is No Guarantee of Wisdom: ID Cabasa Challenges the 'Elders Know Best' Myth"

 

In a society where respect for elders is deeply ingrained, Nigerian music icon ID Cabasa is stirring thoughtful debate by questioning one of its core assumptions: that growing older automatically makes someone wiser.

The veteran producer, born Olumide Ogunade and founder of Coded Tunes, made the bold statement during a recent episode of The Clarity Zone podcast. At 50 years old, Cabasa directly confronted the notion that age equates to superior judgment or insight.

"The general assumption that the older you get, the wiser you are is an assumption that has never been true," he asserted, according to reports from Vanguard and other outlets covering the interview.

Cabasa emphasized that true wisdom comes from competence, deliberate study, real-life experiences, reflection, and personal choices—not merely from the passage of time. He pointed out that there are remarkably insightful young people in their 20s, while some individuals in their 50s or beyond remain immature or lacking in sound reasoning.

This perspective resonates in a cultural context where "respect your elders" is often invoked to silence younger voices or justify outdated thinking. Cabasa's comments highlight that age can bring more opportunities for growth, but it doesn't guarantee it—growth is an active process, not a passive byproduct of years lived.

His words have already gone viral on social media, with fans and commentators praising the clarity: "Age is just a number and has never equalled knowledge," one user noted. Others echoed that wisdom requires intentional effort, humility, and learning from mistakes, regardless of birth year.

As generational gaps continue to shape discussions in music, leadership, politics, and everyday life, ID Cabasa's reminder serves as a timely nudge: judge people by their actions, character, and competence—not their age.

What do you think—does experience alone breed wisdom, or is it something deeper? Share your thoughts below.