Basketmouth Slams Social Media’s Obsession with Failure, Urges Celebration of Excellence
Basketmouth has challenged our society for rewarding scandals over real achievements. He argues that Nigerian bloggers turn negativity into premium content while genuine excellence often goes unnoticed. The comedian asks when we began celebrating mediocrity instead of applauding discipline, creativity and hard work. He warns that a culture fixated on failure teaches people that greatness doesn’t matter. Other voices on social media echo his concern. IK Ogbonna calls for regulation and parental guidance online. Mary Njoku laments our attraction to trivial distractions, while Omotola Ekeinde and AY warn that clout and controversy are replacing true substance.
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