Nigerian comic and filmmaker, Bright Okpocha, popularly often called Basketmouth, has cautioned the youth concerning the risks of social media fame.
Speaking on the CreativiTEA podcast, Basketmouth famous that many individuals are solely centered on the highlight with out contemplating how they received there.
“A lot of people have been blinded by the idea of just being famous. Undermining how one becomes famous – they don’t care. What is your brand equity?” he stated.
The comic urged listeners to contemplate the long run, emphasizing how short-lived viral fame will be.
“Can you sustain what you have generated in two weeks for twenty years?What do you have to sell? What do you have to offer? What kind of brand do you want to represent?”
Addressing the rise of dangerous publicity as a shortcut to fame, Basketmouth warned towards following the improper examples.
“Bad publicity is bad publicity. People are blinded by the fact that it’s working for someone else. Don’t ever be deceived by what you see on social media,” he pressured.
“Most of our people, it’s all fake. They are trying to make you look fake. People will talk about you for a few weeks, and that’s it,” he added.
The filmmaker continued with a strong message for upcoming creatives: “Don’t sell your brand for two weeks of fame, you will give birth to children later,” he emphasised the significance of authenticity and lasting worth over short-lived consideration.
Reflecting on his personal journey, Basketmouth opened up about his private challenges and the way he handled them.
“There were times I used to allow the physical, the disappointments, drown me. The most important thing is joy in your heart. You have to feel joy inside – you can be in debt and still be in joy.”
The comic ended with an inspiring reminder of human potential: “We humans are like gods. That is why you can pray to a being that you cannot see, but you do it with faith. That faith you have is your superpower. God has given you that power – call on me anytime. Once you wake up in the morning and start feeling that joy, that peace of mind, start creating. Start thinking of what to do.”
