Reality TV star Phyna has addressed critics who mocked her after a video surfaced showing her working as a waiter at a restaurant. The clip quickly went viral, sparking mixed reactions online, with some questioning her financial status and others shaming her for taking up the job.
Responding to the backlash, Phyna defended her choice and called out the double standards in how people view certain types of work in Nigeria compared to abroad.
She said:
“What is wrong with it if I am actually working as a sales girl (waiter)? Why the insult? Why the whole ‘her money dun finish… she is now broke’? Why is it that working as a waiter is a bad thing in Nigeria, but working as a waiter or cleaner abroad is okay?”
Her statement has since sparked further conversations online about dignity of labour and the stigma attached to service jobs in Nigeria. While some social media users praised her honesty and work ethic, others continued to debate the expectations placed on public figures when it comes to lifestyle and image.
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