Fake Lifestyle Alert: AY Calls Out Celebrities
Nigerian comedian and actor Ayo Makun, popularly known as AY, has cautioned Nigerians against falling for the illusion of wealth and success often portrayed on social media.
In a video shared on his Instagram page on Thursday, AY said many of the glamorous posts people admire — from luxury vacations to designer outfits — are carefully staged to create false impressions.
According to him, some influencers and celebrities borrow clothes, pose in hotel lobbies, or showcase cars that don’t belong to them just to appear successful.
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“Many of these celebrities 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,” he said.
AY urged his followers to focus on personal growth, authenticity, and contentment, rather than comparing themselves to illusions online.
He concluded by advising Nigerians to “grow at their own pace” and embrace simplicity over social media pressure.
