In a now-deleted Instagram post, Etiko expressed her displeasure, highlighting the contrast between the popularity of entertainment shows and the realities faced by many Nigerians.
In her remarks, the actress expressed her dismay: “E don red for our country and I still see people rejoicing over BBN. Hmmmmm nawa o Oh, you still have enough money for data Abi? If you are not complaining then who am I to do so? I am mainly concerned about the poor masses of course. Just because you can survive doesn’t mean everyone can. Crime is rampant, insecurity has become rampant and everyone is keeping calm. THE SOONER, THE BETTER.”
The actress questioned how people can be so engrossed in entertainment when basic needs and security are major issues. She pointed out that while some Nigerians seem to have the means to enjoy such shows, others are struggling to survive day to day.
In another post, Etiko criticized the public’s apparent calm in the face of widespread insecurity and economic instability.
Etiko’s wake-up call brings us back to a stark reality: slumbering in the illusion of entertainment, a section of society seems to have forgotten the glaring challenges facing many of its compatriots. The contrast between the frivolous lightness of reality TV shows and the gravity of the crises rocking the nation is stark. While some people strut in front of their screens, others are immersed in a daily struggle for survival, an invisible but very real struggle.
Etiko’s voice resonates like a cry of alarm, a wake-up call for a society numbed by complacency. She invites us to wake up from our lethargy, to look beyond the glitter of media illusion to confront the real issues that threaten our society. It is time to realize that entertaining escapism cannot indefinitely obscure the deep problems that are eating away at our nation.
By listening to Etiko’s voice and hearing her call to action, we are challenged to become aware of our responsibilities towards our fellow citizens in difficulty, to open our eyes to the injustices that surround us and to act to build a better future for all. Because it is only by recognizing the problems and confronting them that we can hope for real and lasting change. And as Etiko so aptly says, “THE EARLIER, THE BETTER.”