Nigerian comedian Ayo Makun has warned fans about the pressures that come with social media comparisons.
In a video shared on his Instagram page on Thursday morning, he discussed how platforms like Instagram often show a polished version of life where luxury trips, designer clothes, and expensive cars make success look effortless.
AY pointed out that much of what people admire online is not real.
He explained that some individuals borrow outfits, props, or locations to create the illusion of wealth and success, while others take photos in places like hotel lobbies and present them as their homes or pose with cars that are not theirs.
He described social media as similar to a movie set, where what is shown is carefully staged.
He encouraged people to focus on their own growth, remain authentic, and avoid comparing themselves to these illusions.
AY advised that living a simple and genuine life is more fulfilling than chasing a fake image of success.
He concluded by inviting viewers to reflect on their own social media habits and prioritize self-contentment over constant comparison.
He said: “Many of these people you envy are living on borrowed wigs, borrowed outfits, and borrowed lifestyles. Some take pictures in hotel lobbies and call them their new homes, while others pose with cars that don’t belong to them.
“Social media is like a movie set; not everything you see online is real. It’s better to live real and simple than to live a life full of fake and boring. Grow at your own pace, stay authentic, and resist the urge to compete with illusions. Choose self-contentment over comparison. If you agree with this message, comment ‘real.’”
© 2025 Naijaonpoint, a division of NOP Media Inc. Contact us via [email protected]