BBNaija star Jenni O recently revealed on her Instagram page that a significant number of influencers are facing financial hardships as they struggle to meet the ever-increasing expectations imposed on them by the public.
In her candid statement about the drawbacks of being a public figure, Jenni O highlighted the challenges faced by influencers who are constantly compelled to present a fabricated version of their lives. She emphasized that people tend to be dissatisfied with authenticity, going so far as to scrutinize even the unedited photos shared by their favorite influencers.
According to Jenni O, this unrelenting pressure has driven some influencers into debt as they attempt to keep up with the lofty standards set by their fans. The burden of meeting these sky-high expectations has taken a toll on their financial well-being.
In a candid post shared on her Instagram page, Jenni O, a BBNaija star, shed light on the deceptive nature of life as an influencer. According to her, being an influencer often entails fabricating one’s entire existence. Even when influencers share unedited photos, they face criticism and dissatisfaction from their followers.
Jenni O further revealed that some influencers have resorted to accumulating debts in order to meet the exorbitant expectations placed upon them by their fans. The pressure to maintain a certain lifestyle has driven them to financial hardship.
In her post, she expressed her disillusionment, stating that the Nigerian influencer scene is primarily composed of pretense and falsehood. Jenni O also noted that in Lagos, it is not uncommon for individuals to rent items to create a specific appearance, further highlighting the artificiality prevalent within the industry.
