Omotola Jalade-Ekeinde, the Nigerian actress, has expressed concern over the desperation among young people to clout chase.
The 46-year-old actress stated in a series of posts on her Instagram story that the easiest way people tend to gain attention is by insulting a public figure, saying something unusual, or going nude.
She also pointed out that attention has become the new currency, with alot of people willing to go to any lengths just to attract attention to themselves.
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Ekeinde wondered whether they could trade their values, morals, conscience, mind, and self-control for clout, as she dmonished the public to stay still before becoming slaves to the algorithm.
Her post reads: “Do you know, it’s very easy to trend.
Very very easy.
“For starters, just say or do something out of the norm. Insult someone important or go nude. So easy, so desperate, so cheap
“In today’s world, where attention is the new currency, what are you willing to trade for it?
“Your values? Your morale? Your conscience? Your mind? Your self-control?
“Just think aloud. Lol Oh, you are waiting for me to tell you something magical? Lol. Common you know what you’re doing, enjoy!
“You know what they say. Whatever you sow..The other route? Hard and sometimes longer. But hey, check out the lasting result.
“Stop! Before becoming slaves to the algorithm. Think again”.
