Nollywood actress Ronke Oshodi-Oke don send special message to Nigerians ahead of the political season, saying if dem see her publicly supporting or endorsing any politician, dem should understand say she dey hustle to put food for table. The actress made the statement during an interview with Africa A-List, where she explained that political association could be part of her effort to make a living.
For Nigerian social media, where celebrity political endorsement fit quickly turn person from “our favourite actress” to “who send you message?”, Ronke’s warning don already open plenty discussion. She reportedly asked Nigerians not to insult or drag her if dem see her around politicians, while making it clear that she no dey tell anybody who to vote for.
Ronke Say Politics Na Dirty Business, But Survival Still Need Daily Bread
Ronke reportedly said she does not want to discuss Nigerian politics because, in her words, politics is “dirty.” She also distinguished her possible political appearances from telling Nigerians who they should vote for. So, according to her explanation, person fit see her beside politician, but e no automatically mean say she don become that politician’s permanent political evangelist.
The actress’s position don create one interesting Nigerian-style equation: politics + celebrity + money = social-media wahala. For entertainers, public appearances and endorsement opportunities can be part of business, but Nigerians also tend to attach political meaning to the faces they see campaigning for candidates. Ronke therefore appears to be asking fans to separate her hustle from their ballot paper.
“No Drag Me” Message Don Put Celebrity Endorsement Under Spotlight
The actress reportedly appealed to Nigerians to simply look away if they see her supporting a politician and allow her “eat.” Her remarks come as Nigeria gradually moves toward another election cycle, a period when politicians traditionally seek support from entertainers, influencers and other public figures who can help them connect with wider audiences.
But here be where the matter get spicy: once celebrity enters campaign arena, public scrutiny normally follows like NEPA bill. Some Nigerians argue that entertainers have bills to pay and should be free to accept legitimate work, while others believe political endorsements carry responsibility because celebrities can influence how supporters view candidates. Ronke’s unusually direct explanation has therefore shifted the conversation from “Who are you supporting?” to “What exactly are you being paid to do?”
Ronke Oshodi-Oke’s statement has now become another talking point around celebrity endorsements, political campaigns and the pressure of survival in Nigeria’s entertainment industry. Whether Nigerians go respect her request or social media go still carry her enter “dragging department” remains to be seen. OGM News Pidgin go continue to monitor the conversation, because as election season dey approach, this celebrity-politician matter fit still produce plenty more drama, endorsements and unexpected political cameos.
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