Reality TV star, Uriel Oputa has condemned Nigerians for exploiting the death of Ruth Otabor, sister of Big Brother Naija winner Phyna, to create online content and chase clout.
In a post on Instagram, Oputa criticized the trend as a reflection of a lack of creativity among Nigerian content creators, saying that millions produce the same type of content while few are willing to think differently or innovate.
Naijaonpoint reports that she also expressed disapproval of people using the pain of Phyna and her family for personal gain.
She urged Nigerians to respect Phyna’s privacy and allow her to mourn her sister in peace, saying that she has legal support and does not need public interference.
She wrote: “Nigerians really don’t know when to stop. This is why I always say that most Nigerian content creators, or Nigerians in general, lack creativity. That’s why there are a billion people doing the same thing, creating the same type of content, because nobody wants to think differently or innovate. Small-mindedness is everywhere.
“To make matters worse, some people use someone else’s pain as content. Let me be clear: if I see anyone using Phyna’s sister or Phyna’s name to chase clout or create content, I will call you out publicly without shame. I will post it, and I will stand by it.
“Let her mourn her sister in peace. Let her handle whatever she needs to handle privately with her family and the company. Not everything is a joke until it happens to you.
“This behaviour is disgraceful. Absolutely disgraceful. Leave her alone. She has lawyers. Somebody’s life is not Nollywood. You people deserve Nigeria. You deserve Nigeria so badly. Absolute circus. Clowns.”
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