Comedian and actor Ayo Makun, popularly known as AY, has cautioned Nigerians against falling for the deceptive glamour often portrayed on social media, urging them to resist comparing their lives to the seemingly perfect images they see online.
In a video shared on his Instagram page, AY noted that social media platforms have become breeding grounds for unrealistic portrayals of luxury and success — from designer fashion to exotic vacations and lavish homes.
He revealed that many influencers and online personalities fabricate their wealth and happiness, often going as far as borrowing outfits, posing in hotel lobbies to claim them as homes, or taking pictures with cars that aren’t theirs.
“Many of these people you envy are living on borrowed wigs, borrowed outfits, and borrowed lifestyles. Some take pictures in hotel lobbies and call them their new homes, while others pose with cars that don’t belong to them. Social media is like a movie set; not everything you see online is real,” AY said in part.
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The comedian likened social media to a film set where carefully curated images conceal the truth, urging fans to focus on personal growth and authenticity rather than chasing illusions.
In his caption accompanying the video, AY reinforced his message, reminding followers that social media pressure is real and that too many people are trying to live up to standards that don’t exist.
“Social media pressure is real. Too many people are trying to keep up with lives that don’t even exist. You see the highlights but not the hustle, the smiles but not the struggles. Remember, peace of mind is greater than online validation. Live your truth, not the filtered version of someone else’s,” he wrote.
AY further advised his audience to grow at their own pace, stay true to themselves, and prioritise peace of mind and contentment over external validation or comparison.
