Nigerian comedian and filmmaker, Bright Okpocha, popularly known as Basketmouth, has cautioned the youth about the dangers of social media fame.Speaking on the CreativiTEA podcast, Basketmouth noted that many people are solely focused on the spotlight without considering how they got there."A lot of people have been blinded by the idea of just being famous.
Undermining how one becomes famous - they don't care.
What is your brand equity?" he said.The comedian urged listeners to consider the long term, emphasizing how short-lived viral fame can be."Can you sustain what you have generated in two weeks for twenty years?What do you have to sell?
What do you have to offer?