It’s no more news that Nigerian celebrities and their foreign counterparts love to show off their extravagant lifestyle and wealth on their social media handles.

The social media show-off has become a lifestyle for these celebrities so much that unhealthy competitions and rivalries often spring up as a result of these frequent displays of wealth.

Over time some well-meaning netizens and experienced older colleagues had cautioned the younger generation on the dangers of such displays but it seems it be an ingrained attitude of these personalities.

Some of their fans have also either called them out or cautioned these celebrities about their “Instagram lifestyle,”  however, Nigerian comedian, actor and filmmaker, Ayo Makun, says he shows off his wealth because he’s in the business of entertainment.

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The comedian said as an entertainer, “I can create my own entertainment by spontaneously inventing ideas, or participate actively in any activity you may find entertaining”.

AY further said an entertainer must have something to show before the business would come adding that “showing you a part of my lifestyle, might surprisingly just be me carrying out my brand ambassadorial duty”.

The comedian made these assertions while reacting to some critics who condemned him for showing off his palatial mansion and assorted cars in a video posted on his IG page.

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AY wrote,

“THE REASON THEM DANGOTE WILL NOT DO IT… First things first, you must always remember that @aycomedian is in the business of entertainment.

“More so, entertainment, on the other hand, is any activity which provides a diversion or permits people to amuse themselves in their leisure time, and may also provide fun, enjoyment, and laughter.

In other words, I can create my own entertainment by spontaneously inventing ideas, or participate actively in any activity you may find entertaining.

If we are going to be honest with ourselves, we should admit that some of us go into show business wanting people to talk about us and wanting everyone to know who we are and the things we can do. But that also does not take away the fact that there are a whole bunch of people who will still not like us. No matter how we try.

Why do you think talents post their works online? Why do people watch The Kardashians even when some believe that they have less talent like AY? Why would some people come out of Big Brother Nigeria and suddenly become relevant?

It’s all because In show business you must have something to show before the business would come. Entertaining you and showing you a part of my lifestyle, might surprisingly just be me carrying out my brand ambassadorial duty in the video that went viral.

Do you even know if the builders of my house or sellers of my cars are giving me a percentage for every contact I bring? Abi na crime to promote my wife @Midas_interiors work too?

We are all here to HUSTLE. Always speak for yourself and leave them Dangote out of it. Even DJ Cuppy don dey introduce Otedola enter showbiz by flying to Italy to buy icecream. Lol.

Above all, I want to be an inspiration to every young person that wants to get into show business. Hard work, perseverance, and discipline: all the things you need when want to be an Ay… May God make you BIGGER #positivethinking #nobadvibes.”