•Mr. Macaroni
Actor and activist, Adebowale Debo Adedayo, popularly known by his stage name, Mr Macaroni, has clapped back at critics who say celebrities aren’t speaking out enough about the country’s ongoing hardships.
In a recent post on X, he defended public figures who choose to stay silent, saying that advocacy shouldn’t be forced on anyone, reports The Nation.
Mr Macaroni emphasised that celebrities are citizens just like everyone else and shouldn’t be unfairly burdened with the responsibility of activism.
He pointed out that if the majority of people are quiet, it’s unfair to blame celebrities.
He added that not all celebrities want to speak on social issues, and even when they do, they get attacked.
Mr Macaroni stressed that real change doesn’t depend on celebrities but on the collective effort of the people.
He believes that when Nigerians truly want change, they won’t wait for celebrities to lead the way.
Mr Macaroni wrote: “I would never endorse a post like this!!! Please do not ask Celebrities to make sacrifices the people themselves are not ready to make. Celebrities are Citizens like you. If the majority of the people are quiet, why should we blame celebrities? Also not all celebrities wish to speak on social issues. So it’s unfair to manipulate us into speaking about certain topics because even when we speak, we get attacked!
“We can’t force people into advocacy simply because their line of work has made them famous. Let me give an example: Nigerians will see their fellow Nigerians being brutalised by the police, instead of coming together to stop it that very moment, some will pass by, some others will watch, some others will record. Then the same Nigerians will come online to attack Celebrities for not speaking against police brutality. When Nigerians truly want change, the people will not wait for any celebrity. The people will become their own celebrities and they will lead and take charge!”
