Basketmouth: Don’t be fooled by social media; much of it is phoney.

Basketmouth, a Nigerian comedian and filmmaker, has warned young people about the risks associated with social media celebrities.

Basketmouth said in an interview with the CreativiTEA podcast that a lot of individuals are only interested in getting attention and don’t think about how they got there.

“The concept of simply being famous has misled a lot of people. They don’t worry about undermining the path to fame. How much equity do you have in your brand? “I said.”

The comedian emphasized how fleeting viral stardom can be and advised listeners to think long-term.

“Can you continue to produce the same amount of work in two weeks for twenty years? What are you selling? What are you able to provide?

Basketmouth cautioned against imitating the wrong people in response to the growing popularity of negative publicity as a quick route to stardom.

“It’s negative publicity, period. The fact that it works for someone else blinds people. “Never let what you see on social media fool you,” he emphasised.

“The majority of our folks are false. They’re attempting to make you appear unauthentic. For a few weeks, people will talk about you, and then that’s it,” he continued.

“Don’t sell your brand for two weeks of fame; you will give birth to children later,” the filmmaker said, emphasizing the value of authenticity and enduring value over fleeting attention. This is a powerful message for aspiring creatives.

Basketmouth shared his personal struggles and how he overcame them while thinking back on his own career.

There were moments when I let the frustrations and the physical side of things overwhelm me. Joy in your heart is what matters most. You must be joyful on the inside; you can be joyful even if you are in debt.

The comedian concluded by saying, “We humans are like gods,” which serves as an encouraging reminder of our potential. For this reason, you can have confidence and pray to a being that you cannot see. Your superpower lies in your faith. You have that power from God; call on me at any time. Start creating as soon as you awaken in the morning and begin to experience that happiness and tranquillity.