IK Ogbonna, an actor from Nollywood, has expressed his dissatisfaction with the increasing preoccupation with gaining social status within the current entertainment industry. He criticizes the eagerness displayed by stars who resort to extreme measures just to maintain their prominence.
In an Instagram story upload, Ogbonna tackled what he perceives as a concerning change in values within the field. He argues that renown now hinges less on skill and more on generating buzz, wealth, and scandal.
In this day and age, influence has become the new form of capital, with numerous individuals eager to invest,” he started off. “While some resort to spending cash to gain notice, others attack well-known figures, and many simply try to make noise purely for visibility.
Ogbonna highlighted that this type of reputation, usually constructed on unstable foundations, seldom endures over time. He stressed that although influence might provide rapid acknowledgment, it does not match the longevity of renown achieved through intent and persistence.
He similarly cautioned about the stress caused by compelled popularity, observing that the very Internet which can lift someone up could equally rapidly shift its stance against them. “It offers no stable base; it’s all shifting ground,” he remarked.
“Fame without purpose fades,” he wrote. “But fame built on truth, talent and consistency—that’s legacy.”
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