Actress Bukunmi has recently spoken out about the tragic death of popular musician Mohbad, raising important questions about the responsibility of those in positions of power and influence.
In a heartfelt post on social media, Bukunmi expressed her concerns about the treatment of individuals who enter the industry with hopes of finding support and a better future, only to be abandoned when their “human gods” discover new talents with greater financial prospects.
Bukunmi highlighted the damaging effects of broken promises and the subsequent blame placed on these individuals for their struggles.
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I don’t want to lose another friend
She emphasized that many of her friends were not drug addicts before they encountered these influential figures, but have since fallen into addiction.
The actress pointed out the societal tendency to dismiss their cries for help and instead resort to bullying and judgment on social media.
The post also shed light on the emotional toll of witnessing friends suffer while feeling helpless to assist them.
Bukunmi expressed her weariness and fear of losing another friend, urging Nigerians especially netizens to reconsider its approach to supporting those in need.
Her words serve as a reminder that the entertainment industry can be a challenging and unforgiving environment, where promises are often broken and individuals are left to navigate their struggles alone.
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Mohbad, 4 Other Famous Nigerian Artistes Who Died At An Early Age
Meanwhile, the death of Nigerian singer, Ilerioluwa Oladimeji Aloba, popularly known as MohBad, hit the internet on Tuesday.
Amidst alleged plans by his family members to usurp all of his properties and leave his wife hanging to video clips on the platform formerly known as Twitter showing a series of bullying by some of his colleagues, his death continues to generate controversy after controversy.
Mohbad, however, is not the only famous Nigerian artiste to bite the dust at an early age. Ikejabird presents a compilation of these individuals, starting with the recently deceased himself.