Dayo Amusa Addresses Criticism of Celebrities Amid Nigeria's Crisis
Dayo Amusa shares take on celebrities speaking about Nigeria’s crisis amid Oyo abduction
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Nollywood actress Dayo Amusa has spoken out against the backlash faced by celebrities for their responses to Nigeria's ongoing crises. She emphasized the pressures on entertainers to remain silent or to focus solely on national tragedies, despite their professional commitments and financial risks in filmmaking.
- 01Dayo Amusa criticized the online bullying faced by entertainers who express their opinions during national crises.
- 02She highlighted the financial risks filmmakers take, often borrowing money to produce films, which complicates their ability to respond to national tragedies.
- 03Amusa stated she would not succumb to online trolls and emphasized her independence from public opinion.
- 04She expressed sympathy for victims of the recent abduction in Oyo State, calling for their safe return.
- 05Netizens had mixed reactions to her comments, with some agreeing and others suggesting celebrities should be more sensitive to the current climate.
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Nollywood actress Dayo Amusa has publicly addressed the increasing criticism directed at celebrities regarding their engagement with national issues in Nigeria. In a post on her X page, she lamented the online bullying that entertainers face when they express their opinions or continue their work during national crises. Amusa pointed out that filmmakers often take substantial financial risks, including high-interest loans, to produce their projects, yet they are pressured to halt their work to focus on national tragedies. She firmly stated that she would not bow to online trolls, asserting that her brand was built independently of public opinion. Despite her frustrations, Amusa extended prayers for the victims of the recent abduction of schoolchildren and teachers in Oyo State. Her comments sparked varied reactions from netizens, with some supporting her stance while others felt celebrities should be more attuned to the current national mood.
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The ongoing crisis in Nigeria, including incidents like the Oyo abduction, affects public sentiment and pressures celebrities to respond appropriately.
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