Fame, Clout, and the Cost of Relevance: IK Ogbonna Speaks Hard Truths

Nigerian actor and producer, Ikechukwu Ogbonna, popularly known as IK Ogbonna, has just dropped his two cents concerning clout chasing and the pursuit of fame via social media.

Ik Ogbonna made his debut in the film industry in 2013, where he starred in Love Lorn.

The movie star dropped his two cents about social media fame and clout-chasing hours after popular social media critic, Martins Otse, aka VDM, was released from detention by the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC).

IK took to his social media account saying:

In today’s world, clout is the new currency and a lot of people are desperate to spend. Some use money to buy attention, others tear down already established names, and many just become loud for the sake of being noticed.
But the truth is, not all fame is created equal. Forced fame might get you quick recognition and momentary hype, but it rarely lasts. There’s no solid foundation, just noise.
The pressure to stay relevant becomes overwhelming, and the same internet that crowned you today can cancel you
tomorrow.
In the end, it’s not the fame you gathered that matters- it’s how you gathered it. Fame without purpose fades. But fame built on truth, talent, and
consistency? That’s legacy.

IK Ogbonna’s message comes at a time when everyone is trying to be the rave of the moment by chasing clout and trying gain a name from the arrest and plea of release of VDM.

Influencers, artists, and even public figures are caught in a race to stay relevant, often at the expense of authenticity.

But Ogbonna’s perspective is clear: only fame built on talent, truth, and consistency can stand the test of time.

In an era where many chase clout, IK Ogbonna chooses to pass a message of making everyone know what they are doing.

Nigerians react to IK Ogbonna’s post

This statement came hours after Verydarkman was released, and Nigerians had this to say:

@life_of_demian:
“He made some valid points, but my country people no go listen.”

@OCharles0974279:
“Fame is Fame… Nothing Person wan tell me.”

@hizybills:
“Mostly that useless DEEONE.”

@CaraChris4:
“Very true…. Many are going through it.”

@AgudozieP17827:
“Fact! This is absolutely true, but people don’t acknowledge that.”

@AJwealth7:
“I hope the movie will make sense.”

@big_phat_kat:
“I hope Osakpolor see dis.”

@Basil_obinnaya:
“Breakfast on bed for fame seekers.”

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