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– The nation is obviously in a mess of sorts and the citizens are edgy
– On the back of this; there are several, unending comments from Nigerian celebs
– Whilst these stars have publicly shown disdain, it is important to remind them that none of that helps better the situation of things
Nigeria is in a precarious situation today and there’s no gainsaying this.
Oil prices have fallen tremendously in the international market and the effects are pervasive worldwide, especially for nations solely dependent on petroleum revenues.
These are trying times, the economic meltdown taking its toll on every Nigerian. Nigerian celebrities aren’t left out of this as it is and on the back of happenings today, they have chosen to speak out at this critical point in the nation’s history.
READ ALSO: Sexy actress slams haters, says their opinions don’t matter
One of them is model and actress Shirley Igwe who opened up to Punch recently on the situation of things in her industry in respect to the economic meltdown.
In her August 2016 interview with Punch, she said: “Things are shaky, not just in the movie industry but everywhere, things are like that. Maybe if things stabilise, everything will stabilize.”
She spoke further: “The people working now are the lucky ones and I’ve been working.
Metropolianet article on Buhari’s administration and comments from Nigerian celebs
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“People are not really filming anymore. People still shoot though, but not really anymore. For instance, last year if you go to Festac, you could see about 10 productions going on but now you’ll probably see two.
“On the Island, you may see more than 10 productions going on but right now, you’ll probably see like five.
“This may be time for actors to search inward and begin to develop other talents until they ride out the recession.
“For me, I still blog but I’m trying to work on connecting it to my youtube channel, get the blog running.”
This is the reality today. Things are clearly taking a downward turn. Against this backdrop it is important to ask what exactly our celebrities aim to achieve with their recent comments on the current administration especially concerning their support for President Buhari or former President Goodluck Jonathan.
In an Instagram post in August 2016, comedian Basketmouth spoke out on not having campaigned for the current Buhari-led administration even though he was happy they won.
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He went on to express his disbelief in the last administration under Goodluck Jonathan.
Comedian Basketmouth, among other celebs, make statements on the current Buhari administration all of changes nothing.
READ ALSO:Nigerian star shines in chic new photos
In another post, the events host openly apologized for being disrespectful to Goodluck Jonathan, a man for whom he has nothing but utmost respect.
Similarly, Nigerian hip hop veteran Lanre ‘El Dee’ Dabiri took to Twitter in August to express his heartfelt opinion on the current administration.
According to him, President Buhari is not the way forward for Nigeria even though he doesn’t regret voting him into office.
According to him, clearly it’s not about the APC or the PDP as both are of same gang. He ended by saying given same opportunity he would vote Muhammadu Buhari over Goodluck Jonathan any day.
These are a few of the many comments put out daily by Nigerian celebrities. Everyone is tired; the frustration is visible, almost palpable.
We get the message. But these comments from our ‘stars’ will change nothing, it doesn’t matter how much one aligns with this government or rubbishes the former.
For the most part, Nigerian celebrities lost their voices when they affiliated with government for those dinners, Aso Rock visits and campaign songs. It all ended at that point, they sold themselves. And that’s fact.
READ ALSO: Yemi Alade scores another international success
Moving on, the dynamics of rulership ensure it is easier to rule and ‘implement change’ when one is outside the confines of power. But in reality, getting into office changes everything. It’s never an easy ride anyhow one considers it, because uneasy lies the head that wears the crown.
This administration is obviously facing a lot more than anticipated and President Muhammadu Buhari can only do so much as it is.
Nigerian music veteran eLDee weighs in on current situation of the Buhari-led administration and wh
ether or not voting him in was worthwhile.
The ideal thing for us to do now is be patient and stay hopeful that we devise other means of generating funds for the ailing economy, obviously more non-oil means, until the price of oil steps back up in the scheme of things.
This is not the point to castigate Buhari or to try earning cheap points by stating how much one didn’t support the former administration under Goodluck Ebele Jonathan. It does us no good in any way, individually, collectively or otherwise. Above all, it is bad for the optics.
READ ALSO: Renuion? Tiwa Savage showers praises on ex-husband Tee Billz
President Buhari and the members of his cabinet need time to implement change, the people are impatient, the economy is nose-diving, businesses are folding up but all we can do is stay hopeful really, because we have run this nation as a mono-product economy since inception and this is the price to pay.
It is really not about the man in power today, it’s about the fact of dwindled oil revenues.
Change will come when it comes, for now let’s stay positive and channel our ingenuity to other projects instead of gunning for cheap publicity with social media chants and whatnot. It doesn’t put food on anyone’s table.
– The nation is obviously in a mess of sorts and the citizens are edgy
– On the back of this; there are several, unending comments from Nigerian celebs
– Whilst these stars have publicly shown disdain, it is important to remind them that none of that helps better the situation of things
Nigeria is in a precarious situation today and there’s no gainsaying this.
Oil prices have fallen tremendously in the international market and the effects are pervasive worldwide, especially for nations solely dependent on petroleum revenues.
These are trying times, the economic meltdown taking its toll on every Nigerian. Nigerian celebrities aren’t left out of this as it is and on the back of happenings today, they have chosen to speak out at this critical point in the nation’s history.
READ ALSO: Sexy actress slams haters, says their opinions don’t matter
One of them is model and actress Shirley Igwe who opened up to Punch recently on the situation of things in her industry in respect to the economic meltdown.
In her August 2016 interview with Punch, she said: “Things are shaky, not just in the movie industry but everywhere, things are like that. Maybe if things stabilise, everything will stabilize.”
She spoke further: “The people working now are the lucky ones and I’ve been working.
Metropolianet article on Buhari’s administration and comments from Nigerian celebs
READ ALSO: Why US music star divorced Nigerian husband
“People are not really filming anymore. People still shoot though, but not really anymore. For instance, last year if you go to Festac, you could see about 10 productions going on but now you’ll probably see two.
“On the Island, you may see more than 10 productions going on but right now, you’ll probably see like five.
“This may be time for actors to search inward and begin to develop other talents until they ride out the recession.
“For me, I still blog but I’m trying to work on connecting it to my youtube channel, get the blog running.”
This is the reality today. Things are clearly taking a downward turn. Against this backdrop it is important to ask what exactly our celebrities aim to achieve with their recent comments on the current administration especially concerning their support for President Buhari or former President Goodluck Jonathan.
In an Instagram post in August 2016, comedian Basketmouth spoke out on not having campaigned for the current Buhari-led administration even though he was happy they won.
Find your soulmate
Look photos, send message an start dating with millions peo
Ad
He went on to express his disbelief in the last administration under Goodluck Jonathan.
Comedian Basketmouth, among other celebs, make statements on the current Buhari administration all of changes nothing.
READ ALSO:Nigerian star shines in chic new photos
In another post, the events host openly apologized for being disrespectful to Goodluck Jonathan, a man for whom he has nothing but utmost respect.
Similarly, Nigerian hip hop veteran Lanre ‘El Dee’ Dabiri took to Twitter in August to express his heartfelt opinion on the current administration.
According to him, President Buhari is not the way forward for Nigeria even though he doesn’t regret voting him into office.
According to him, clearly it’s not about the APC or the PDP as both are of same gang. He ended by saying given same opportunity he would vote Muhammadu Buhari over Goodluck Jonathan any day.
These are a few of the many comments put out daily by Nigerian celebrities. Everyone is tired; the frustration is visible, almost palpable.
We get the message. But these comments from our ‘stars’ will change nothing, it doesn’t matter how much one aligns with this government or rubbishes the former.
For the most part, Nigerian celebrities lost their voices when they affiliated with government for those dinners, Aso Rock visits and campaign songs. It all ended at that point, they sold themselves. And that’s fact.
READ ALSO: Yemi Alade scores another international success
Moving on, the dynamics of rulership ensure it is easier to rule and ‘implement change’ when one is outside the confines of power. But in reality, getting into office changes everything. It’s never an easy ride anyhow one considers it, because uneasy lies the head that wears the crown.
This administration is obviously facing a lot more than anticipated and President Muhammadu Buhari can only do so much as it is.
Nigerian music veteran eLDee weighs in on current situation of the Buhari-led administration and wh
ether or not voting him in was worthwhile.
The ideal thing for us to do now is be patient and stay hopeful that we devise other means of generating funds for the ailing economy, obviously more non-oil means, until the price of oil steps back up in the scheme of things.
This is not the point to castigate Buhari or to try earning cheap points by stating how much one didn’t support the former administration under Goodluck Ebele Jonathan. It does us no good in any way, individually, collectively or otherwise. Above all, it is bad for the optics.
READ ALSO: Renuion? Tiwa Savage showers praises on ex-husband Tee Billz
President Buhari and the members of his cabinet need time to implement change, the people are impatient, the economy is nose-diving, businesses are folding up but all we can do is stay hopeful really, because we have run this nation as a mono-product economy since inception and this is the price to pay.
It is really not about the man in power today, it’s about the fact of dwindled oil revenues.
Change will come when it comes, for now let’s stay positive and channel our ingenuity to other projects instead of gunning for cheap publicity with social media chants and whatnot. It doesn’t put food on anyone’s table.
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