Nollywood actor and comedian, Ayo Makun popularly called AY, has raised concern over the challenges celebrities are facing while engaging in charity activities.
In a post shared on his Instagram page, the Merry Men actor lamented that the general public castigates celebrities when they give privately. He added that society regards them as stingy people. Yet, they are also tagged as boastful for publicly announcing their charitable actions.
AY explained that when companies give back to society and announce it, it’s called “Corporate Social Responsibility”. However, when individual celebrities do it, people shame them for showing off their acts of charity.
He wrote; “The major problem we have concerning the act of giving in Nigeria, are people who lace good thoughts with insults to the detriment of the givers.
“When celebrities give to people in need without letting you know anything about it; you say to them “All you Yeyebrities are busy posting pictures of your houses when your mates are doing a lot to help people who are hungry out there”.
When we respond by letting you know how we have been doing a whole lot to help; some of you ask for proofs by saying ”Please don’t come here and tell us how you’ve been helping people with what we can’t see or confirm”.
Read the rest of AY’s statement on his page below
The comedian seems to have been more concerned as far as charitable activities are concerned. He recently urged social media critics to partake in social responsibilities; which he said will lessen the burden on celebrities.
What is your take on the challenges of giving to charity as highlighted by AY?