Nigerian female musician, Aituaje Iruobe, popularly known as Waje, has explained why she will not join the league of celebrities doing giveaways on social media.
Clarifying her stance to one of her followers who asked if she cares about doing giveaways; the songstress said aside from the fact that she can’t afford it, she won’t be fooled by social media gimmicks.
Waje broke the mold of the “generous, benevolent celebrity” and told the truth about giveaways; that those who are truly needy are not online.
The follower tweeted, “@OfficialWaje do giveaway.” Then, Waje replied “No”.
“See, this period is tough for everyone. Don’t be fooled by social media gimmicks but, the ones who have the hit are those in the slums; people who can’t even afford data. Nursing mothers with no food. Old people with no pension,” she explained.
Check out the tweet below:
While asking her followers not to waste their time in sharing their bank accounts to her, the singer advised them to take advantage of her celebrity colleagues’ kindness.
Some may see Waje’s stance as stingy or selfish, but her candor is quite admirable and rare in the entertainment world. What do you think? Comment below.