Mr Macaroni, an actor and activist from Nigeria, has addressed claims that celebrities are not doing enough to draw attention to the persistent struggles in the nation.

He backed public figures who opt to remain silent in a post on X, stating that no one should be pressured to advocate.

“I would never endorse a post like this!!! Please do not ask Celebrities to make sacrifices the people themselves are not ready to make.“

He emphasised that celebrities are citizens like everyone else and should not be unfairly burdened with the responsibility of activism.

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I would never endorse a post like this!!!
Please do not ask Celebrities to make sacrifices the people themselves are not ready to make.
Celebrities are Citizens like you. If majority of the people are quiet, why should we blame celebrities?
Also not all celebrities wish to… https://t.co/feRMUoS5Ta

— Mr Macaroni (@mrmacaronii) March 23, 2025

“If the majority of the people are quiet, why should we blame celebrities? Also, not all celebrities wish to speak on social issues. So it’s unfair to manipulate us into speaking about certain topics because even when we speak, we get attacked!”

Mr Macaroni also pointed out the hypocrisy in how Nigerians react to injustice, using police brutality as an example.

“We can’t force people into advocacy simply because their line of work has made them famous. Let me give an example.”

The actor and comedian further stressed that real change does not depend on celebrities but on the collective effort of the people.

“When Nigerians truly want change, the people will not wait for any celebrity. The people will become their own celebrities, and they will lead and take charge!” he stressed.

Mr Macaroni has been actively at the forefront of advocacy against corrupt governance since his major involvement in the anti-police brutality campaign tagged #ENDSARS in 2020.

See some reactions bellow…

“I didn’t make my point to raise your ego or rubbish anyone of the celebrities. I tagged you bcos ur contributions and efforts can be verified. Nobody is asking any celebrity to come out and protest but a word of advice matters. Many of them are feeling unconcerned bcos they are comfortable due to game they made from us. Yoruba adage says “Olowo kan laarin oloshi mefa, olori oloshi loun na”. Many of them will speak if it directly affects their businesses and shows. I am not asking them to attack govt but lending a word of advice won’t be out of place at all.”

“You articulated this perfectly. Celebrities are citizens too, and it’s unfair to place the burden of advocacy solely on them when the majority remain silent. Change starts with the people, not just with public figures. If Nigerians truly want change, we won’t wait for yeyebrities, ha sorry celebrities, we’ll take action ourselves.”

“There’s what we call the office of the citizens and not the office of the celebrities. Most of our citizens are docile and scared, easily oppressed and suppressed. Fela said this years back and it remains the same till date. The average Nigerian does not have a mind of their own . Nigerians too dey fear”