“In whatever you do in this life, don’t die for Nigeria” – Basketmouth advises

Nigerian comedian-turned-actor Basketmouth has sent advice to patriotic Nigerians.

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On his Instagram story, he stated that Nigeria is not worth dying for, and personal survival is more important than temporary social media hashtags. According to him, one’s life is more valuable than being a trending hashtag.

The famous comedian explained that being alive is more important than trending on social media. He noted how patriotic citizens only trend for a few days and the internet moves on to the next topic.

“Whatever you do in this life, don’t die for Nigeria.
You’re more valuable alive than as a trending hashtag.

A trending hashtag that might possibly last a few days”.

A few days ago, Basketmouth shared a message on the importance of showing gratitude to God. He noted that waking up healthy and alive in the morning is a blessing that many people don’t have. He stressed that we shouldn’t take anything for granted, as the ability to use every part of our bodies without pain or difficulty is a gift.

The filmmaker called out society for amplifying failure and celebrating mediocrity. He noted how Nigerian bloggers have mastered the art of turning negativity into premium content. He pointed out how scandal trends for days, but genuine excellence barely gets a headline.

The father of three had shared his experience in the movie industry as a filmmaker. He spoke about the power of having a good budget while referencing some filmmakers who get funds for movies and end up blowing away the money on personal needs. Basketmouth said that he once had to raise the sum of 300 million Naira for a movie project in twenty-four hours, and he was able to do it.

Basketmouth has had quite an impressive career, and from comedy, he gradually interested himself into the movie industry by producing and starring in his on shows.