Filmmaker and actress, Funke Akindele, has expressed concerns about the “baddies” trend on social media, where females showcase their physical appearance and luxurious lifestyles.
She emphasised the importance of content creators promoting positive messages beyond mere entertainment.
Akindele advised individuals to focus on their brand and produce content that inspires and educates others.
She also encouraged viewers to critically evaluate the content they consume, questioning the authenticity of what they see online.
Akindele stresses the need for substance beyond physical appearance, urging “baddies” to showcase their intellectual and creative abilities, making a positive impact on their audience.
Speaking in an interview with Arise News, she said: “I enjoy watching beautiful content, but you have to watch what you churn out. You need to focus on your brand, what you’re selling, and what you want people to learn from you.
“If you’re an actor, a self-made person, what are you churning out? You must influence lives positively with the content you churn out. And for you that are watching content, are you watching to be entertained, to learn? ‘A’ is carrying a designer bag and showing you on video, how sure are you that she’s not borrowing the bag? How sure are you she’s rich? Don’t believe everything on social media.
“I’m so worried about these so-called baddies. A baddie without showcasing what you have upstairs? We need to know what you are doing, and what positive content you are doing that people would be proud of. Give us that on the table. Yes, it’s good to showcase fashion. But what do you have upstairs to show us? Are you just a baddie for the mouth? Even if you are a dancer, what else do you have?”
