Nollywood star Omotola Jalade-Ekeinde has addressed the growing culture of clout chasing in a powerful Instagram story. The actress shared her concerns about the lengths individuals are willing to go to for attention, urging people to reflect on the cost of trading values and morals for fleeting fame.
In a series of posts shared on her Instagram story, Omotola dissected the ease with which people can gain attention in today’s digital age. She pointed out that trending often involves actions such as insulting public figures, behaving controversially, or going nude—actions she described as “desperate” and “cheap.”
Do you know, it’s very easy to trend. Very, very easy,” she began. “For starters, just say or do something out of the norm. Insult someone important or go nude. So easy, so desperate, so cheap.”
Omotola also raised critical questions about the cost of this newfound “currency” of attention, asking:
“What are you willing to trade for it? Your values? Your morale? Your conscience? Your mind? Your self-control?”
She warned against becoming slaves to social media algorithms, highlighting the long-term consequences of prioritizing clout over authenticity.
Stop! Before becoming slaves to the algorithm. Think again,” she advised.
This isn’t the first time Omotola has shared wisdom on life and values. Just last week, she encouraged young women to focus on personal growth, advising them to disconnect from social media and surround themselves with positivity.
Omotola’s message resonates with growing concerns over the downsides of the internet’s clout-driven culture. Other celebrities, including IK Ogbonna, Mary Njoku, and Ayo Makun, have also spoken out about the detrimental effects of chasing fame online.
IK Ogbonna, a fellow Nollywood actor, recently touched on this issue, describing clout as the “new currency” of social media. He warned that while forced fame may bring quick recognition, it is often short-lived.
Actress Mary Njoku expressed her nostalgia for times when conflicts were addressed privately, rather than turned into public spectacles for sympathy and fame.
Comedian Ayo Makun also commented on the pitfalls of social media, noting how ignorance is often celebrated when presented with confidence, while wisdom can lead to backlash.
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