Nigerian comedian Nasboi provides an explanation for his and many other celebrities’ refusal to join the general public in the nationwide protest.
This was said by Nasboi in a since-deleted tweet for which he faced criticism.
He says that after he raised his voice the last time, he got threats, and when he posted the messages online, people made fun of him.
That only strengthened his resolve to remain silent about politics and protests.
He also clarified that, contrary to popular belief, politicians do not give money to celebrities.
In his words;
“Me, protest? Lol. The last time I spoke up, dem use threaten wan finish my life. I come tweeter come post the dm’s of threats, Na laugh people dey laugh for here. A lot of celebrities don’t get money off politics like you insinuate. Buh na just fear of being a scape goat.”
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Here is how netizens reacted to the post
@nurse_prudence_ warned: “Also use that fèar to NEVER tell us to stream ur music 🎵 😩”
@domingo_loso stated: “We actually don’t need the celebrities at this point, we have the Internet and social media to use to our advantage”
@mideronke asked: “is Macaroni not a celebrity. Yet his voice is still heard. You for no just talk this thing o.”
@bjsthoughts said: “lol very senseless talk! How do you make money ? From@Nigerians who use their data to watch your skits and subscribe to your channels that’s why YouTube and facebook pays you, if you no wan protest nobody force you, you still cannot show solidarity with the people? If you don’t support the protest which is the will of the people, e better to just keep quiet!!”
@mykehoneyland added: “That’s why FELA is irreplaceable, he was ready to die for activism, literally watched his mother thrown off a building and didn’t stop, long live FELA and other activists that have died for the cause”
