Nigerian music executive Olumide Ogunade, popularly known as ID Cabasa, has challenged the long-standing belief that wisdom naturally comes with age.
Speaking on a recent episode of The Clarity Zone podcast, the 50-year-old industry figure argued that experience alone should not be mistaken for sound judgment or competence.
According to Cabasa, the idea that growing older automatically makes a person wiser is flawed.
“The assumption that the older you get, the wiser you are has never been true,” he said, clarifying that while many older individuals are indeed wise, age itself is not a reliable benchmark.
He explained that people often equate experience with wisdom, even when some of those experiences may no longer be relevant.
“Most times, people see themselves as wiser because they are more experienced, not necessarily competent. But a lot of the experiences that you are bringing are obsolete,” he stated.
Cabasa noted that personal growth plays a critical role in developing wisdom. Without continuous learning and adaptation, he said, aging alone does not guarantee deeper insight.
“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,” he added.
Highlighting generational differences, Cabasa pointed out that today’s youth were born into a digital era, unlike older generations who had to adapt to technological advancements later in life.
“We are dealing with a generation that came with computer operating systems, but you learned how to use computers,” he said, urging caution against demanding respect solely based on seniority.
His remarks add to ongoing conversations about leadership, relevance, and the need for continuous growth in an evolving society.
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