Nigerian singer Timi Dakolo has advised those seeking fame to develop a thick skin, recounting how a simple act of kindness at an event led to the spread of false news about him. The singer shared his experience on Instagram, revealing that he was alleged to have a secret love child after he was seen caring for a child in public.
Innocent Act Sparks False Rumors
In his Instagram post, Dakolo explained that while attending an event, he carried a little girl who refused to return to her mother. He said he "parented her all evening" to help the mother. However, the next thing he saw online was headlines claiming he and his "love child" were inseparable. He described the online space as "a mad house."
Advice for Aspiring Celebrities
The singer used the incident to warn those who desire fame to be tough. "Grow a thick skin if you desire fame. You will definitely need it," he wrote. He noted that one can go to bed a happy fellow and wake up to news of being in some mess. "Because you are famous, the odds are already against you," he added.
Spotlight Makes You a Target
Dakolo emphasized that being in the spotlight makes one an obvious target. "So people are always looking for who to drown," he stated. He concluded that being famous is "a whole lot," reiterating the need for a thick skin. The singer's candid message serves as a reminder of the challenges celebrities face with misinformation in the digital age.
