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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!

Source

http://nexthop.com.ng/my-life-your-entertainment-celebrities-vs-fans/