Veteran Nollywood actor and lawyer, Richard Mofe-Damijo, a.k.a RMD has advised youths that surgery enhancement cannot give happiness.

The actor said expensive possessions and living extravagant lives for social media validation only magnify one’s insecurities.

Using Africa’s richest man, Aliko Dangote, as a reference, RMD said he has never seen the business mogul flaunt his private jet or enviable wealth for all to see.

The actor said true happiness comes from knowing who you are (self-discovery) and loving yourself.

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Read his post;

“Having been there and done that, I can tell you for free that weight loss, weight gain, butt enlargement, boob lift, marriage, buying/building your own house, having kids, wearing expensive clothes and shoes CANNOT make you truly happy.

“Mostly, the things we do to show others we are beautiful, made, tough and/or connected are things that magnify our insecurities.

“A man who is secure in himself has no urge to flaunt wealth, I’m yet to see Alh. Dangote post a picture of his “machines” or of him “chilling in his private jet”.

“A woman who is secure in her looks has no urge to go under the knife for enhancement, think Michelle Obama. True happiness comes from knowing who you are (self discovery) and loving yourself, “even though…

“Anyone who can live without caring about the validation of others is the one who has found true happiness.”