I don't engage at all with the Nigerian celebrity landscape because I see no value they bring or understand the fascination with their lives. But yes, the algorithm will try to force them on you, and some of my friends will imply that I'm anti-Nigerian, but I cannot consume emptiness out of pseudo-patriotism. Meanwhile, the "alternative" art, culture, music, film, and literature I consume made by Nigerians is not considered Nigerian by the mainstream.
Nothing could have prepared me for the sudden revelation that this many Nigerians have the care, energy and resources to devote to the cause of being a professional (probably uninvited) wedding guest, in person and/or online, I am frightened!
I love the anger in this piece. Deserved. You talked about many important points that I cannot even comment on. But yes, the vacuousness of Nigerian society is exhausting. Poor education and generational trauma contribute.
I don't engage at all with the Nigerian celebrity landscape because I see no value they bring or understand the fascination with their lives. But yes, the algorithm will try to force them on you, and some of my friends will imply that I'm anti-Nigerian, but I cannot consume emptiness out of pseudo-patriotism. Meanwhile, the "alternative" art, culture, music, film, and literature I consume made by Nigerians is not considered Nigerian by the mainstream.
Low quality elite is so apt because literally. When I saw the video I was stunned and the comment section was full of people reinforcing it.
The desperate attempt for proximity to assumed wealth and luxury at your own expense is insane.
There’s definitely to be unpacked about social media creating this warped idea of what is wealth.
Nothing could have prepared me for the sudden revelation that this many Nigerians have the care, energy and resources to devote to the cause of being a professional (probably uninvited) wedding guest, in person and/or online, I am frightened!
😂😂😂😂 we need serious help
I love the anger in this piece. Deserved. You talked about many important points that I cannot even comment on. But yes, the vacuousness of Nigerian society is exhausting. Poor education and generational trauma contribute.