Nigerian actress Destiny Etiko has expressed her frustration with the public’s enthusiasm for the return of Big Brother Naija, given the ongoing economic challenges and security concerns in the country.
In a now-deleted Instagram story post, Etiko voiced her discontent, highlighting the contrast between the show’s popularity and the harsh realities currently faced by many Nigerians. She wrote:
“E don red for our country and I still dey see some people dey happy about BBN. Hmmmmm nawa o Oh una still get enough money for DATA Abi? If you guys do not complain, then who am I to do so? I am majorly concerned about the poor masses, though. That you can survive does not mean that everyone can. Crime is now happening everywhere, insecurity has become the order of the day and everyone is literally calm. THE EARLIER, THE BETTER.”
Etiko questioned how people can be so engrossed in entertainment when basic necessities and security are major issues. She pointed out that while some Nigerians seem to have the means to enjoy such shows, others are struggling with daily survival.
In another post, Etiko criticized the public’s apparent calmness in the face of widespread insecurity and economic instability:
“E don red for our country and a lot of us are still quiet like everything is fine a nawa o Well if u guys do not complain, who am I to do so? I am majorly concerned about the poor masses, though o. That you can survive does not mean that everyone can oooo. Crime is now happening everywhere, and Insecurity has become the order of the day and everyone is literally calm. THE EARLIER, THE BETTER.”
Her comments reflect a broader concern about the state of the nation and the disparity between those who can afford to engage in entertainment and those who are struggling to make ends meet.