Nigerian Rapper Emeka Akumefule, popularly known as Blaqbonez makes a strong proclamation on the consequences of fame.
The Rapper proclaimed that fame can most times be a punishment rather than a reward.
Blaqbonez believes that the overwhelming pressure and scrutiny that comes with fame can have a detrimental effect on one’s mental and emotional well-being.
Blaqbonez stated this on the most recent episode of Joey Akan’s Afrobeats Intelligence Podcast.
Blaqbonez claims that the “normal” and affluent individuals do not go through the same amount of stress as celebrities.
He voiced his dissatisfaction, stating that he cannot truly enjoy himself because he is a celebrity.
In his words:
“I think fame is a punishment. Normal people can have all the money in the world, and drive a way bigger car than I would drive. But in traffic, everybody will leave them and focus on me. Why?
“Now, if I walk into a restaurant, everybody is on me. I can’t even do those basic things. Normal people can have 50 times my money, wear a regular T-shirt and just stroll. Nobody is checking what type of ring, or chain he is wearing or how fresh he is looking. No human being cares. They just go straight to the world to buy whatever they want. Enjoying whatever experiences.
“I can’t even go out in Nigeria to have actual fun. I must be Blaqbonez. It feels like a crazy punishment. Other people who have way more money have a much easier life than me. I have to be hiding.”
