The price of fame they say, is very expensive. This fact has been bitterly found out by virtually all celebrities.

This discussion is really one that instigates a whole lot of divided opinions. Events that have occurred over the years and still happening, and in fact doesn’t seem like it’s going to stop, is the highly intriguing microscopic view of celebrities or public figures as the case may be, by fans and observers.

It must be killing and draining for these public figures having to deal with all sorts of unsavoury tirades directed at them, at times for no just reason, on a daily basis.They’re human, they deserve the right to freedom as the next man on the street.

Their superstar status/fame brings them under much scrutiny though,as they are role models in some capacity.

Celebrities as role models can’t be denied, so it’s only natural that a specific act, utterance can go a long way in how they’re perceived by the public.

The fans in a way feel they enrich these celebs by spending their hard earned money to embrace their works, while the celebs in return feel they don’t owe any fan/stranger any explanation as to what they do with their lives.

Many’s the time these celebrities show and voice their displeasure at the way they are viewed, scrutinized or judged by the public. In fact, they get so obsessed with any negativity directed in their way that it becomes some sort of paranoia as they label these observers as the so-much-thrown-around word, “hater”.

Which brings about the question, do these celebrities actually know what they’re getting themselves into by craving fame and by putting themselves in public glare?….Let’s try and weigh in from different perspectives.

Fame and wealth automatically breeds envy, as some low-life tries to make him/herself feel better by demeaning the achievements or accomplishments of others. We also all know how negativity thrives in our society and generate uproar as opposed to positivity, so it is of little surprise the length some can go. But then, the aspiring celebrities should have been prepared for the toughest of times, as every step or action taken is seen, interpreted and judged by the keen public, even if it is inaccurate and unfair at times.

Just recently, superstar songstress Waje had to snap back at a ‘fan’ on her instagram page who made demeaning comment to her picture post of 16years old daughter, Emerald. Timi Dakolo also got a bitter taste of the cookie as he got clowned on supposedly having ‘brown’ teeth in the comment section of his picture post on instagram. Mavin Records songstress, Di’ja had also in the past week had to deal with an abusive fan who accused her of being proud and arrogant as he alleged she ignores her fans on social media. Popular nollywood actress Omotola Jalade also had to defend and put fans in their place after spiteful comments was directed at her young daughter….and several other attacks on celebs that are too many to mention.

You then have to think, do these celebrities deserve some of the outrageous abuse they get on a daily basis?

I mean, it’s their instagram page, it’s their facebook page, and it’s also their twitter TL, where they can share their thoughts and opinions just as any other user, if you have nothing positive or pleasant to say to them why not just jog on…They are bound to make mistakes like every regular creature of God and they’ll never be perfect.

It’s even more hilarious when these celebs get followed by ‘fans’ who don’t actually like them. It’s like these ‘fans’ follow these popular figures just to troll them with abuses….that to me is ‘hating’.

Then again, should these celebrities not ignore unruly or disrespectful fans?

Interestingly though, some of these celebrities know how to dish it right back, the no-nonsense ones put erring fans in their places e.g Omotola, Waje. Some go about it in more mature, subtle, knock-yourself-out type of way e.g Di’Ja, Don Jazzy, Banky W, while some ignore totally as they have developed a thick skin and are already immune to these detractors.

Some or majority of these celebrities on the other hand, enjoy the attention, as they attract these spiteful comments by trying to be as controversial as possible, sometimes mainly on purpose, as it serves as a means to being relevant.

Take the likes of immensely talented Asa, Tuface, Sound Sultan, Banky W, extremely gifted producer Cobhams Asuquo and a couple of respectable others, it can be observed that the despise towards these group of celebrities is on a minimal level compared to others. We can only think it is highly due to the quality of materials they put out, and their high moral standards in doing so.

Whereas on the other side of the fence are the likes of Davido, Wizkid, Skales who sometimes act out of control mainly due to youthful exuberance.

Conversely though, most of these artistes/celebrities take offence in an appalling and overly sensitive way to any constructive criticism directed at their works or projects. They release materials and expect every Tom, Dick and Harry to lap it up irrespective of perceived flaws…just because. Yes it’s your work, you have put in a lot of effort, you feel it’s the best you can offer and you probably feel if some set of fans are not satisfied, then they should ignore.

Well, what then happens when almost the whole of your fanbase are dissatisfied with the quality of your project and they choose to ignore, this would automatically translate to some sort of irrelevancy or disregard on your part in a highly competitive entertainment industry.

Everyone can almost make his/her own list in two different categories of celebrities with highly respectable values and those who parade as simply industry puppets.

We implore our celebrities to be the best possible they can, and represent the values their ardent fans can truly be proud of, while we encourage fans to be more accommodating and appreciative of these public figures as they are also prone to mistakes. They also deserve their right to varying opinions.

Finally, for artistes who refer to critics as ‘haters’, well deal with it or STOP putting out horrendous materials….GO HARD OR GO HOME!

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