A self-professed fan hailing from Ilorin has expressed criticism towards veteran actor Adebayo Salami, popularly known as Oga Bello, due to his involvement in endorsing alcoholic beverages.
Oga Bello took to his Instagram page to share a video of himself promoting a particular alcoholic drink, inviting his fans to partake in the ‘Say a Prayer’ challenge associated with the alcoholic beverage. The video displays him engaging with the product and encouraging participation in the challenge.
In the caption accompanying the video, he indicated his partnership with @eagleschnapps and the special visit planned for the winners of the #SayAPrayerChallenge. He highlighted his intention to bring joy, surprises, and authentic moments to the participants.
This post has sparked mixed reactions, with one fan from Ilorin expressing dissatisfaction with Oga Bello’s association with alcoholic promotion. The fan’s viewpoint highlights the complexity of public figures endorsing products that may not align with the values or expectations of certain segments of their audience.
Overall, the situation underscores the balancing act that celebrities often face when engaging in brand endorsements, as their actions can elicit a wide range of opinions from their diverse fan base.
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The fan’s critique reactions
In the fan’s message, they emphasized that their religious principles strictly forbid the consumption of alcohol and anything associated with it. They respectfully urged the veteran actor to take necessary actions to address the situation.
The message from the fan read, “Salam alaykum sir. I am from ILORIN too, and I wish to bring this matter to your attention, sir. Our religion prohibits the consumption of Alcohol or any involvement with it, and seeing you as their ambassador has genuinely concerned me, sir. I even tried calling the number on the profile, but it just kept ringing. It would mean a lot and be greatly appreciated if this matter is addressed, sir. We have always taken pride in having you as one of the members of our Emirate. May Allah continue to guide and protect us all, sir. Maaasallam.”