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Thursday 17 April 2014

Alibaba uses Tyrese watch showoff to make case for Nigerian celebs

US actor/singer Tyrese shared a pic of his wristwatch collection on his instagram page, writing that 'the plane has to match the watch so he can get to his destination on time'. (pic on the left). He got a lot of likes and positive comments from his followers.

Nigerian King of comedy Alibaba reposted the pic on his own page and made a case for Nigerian artists and how fans here react to celebrity show off on social media. He said a lot more. See that after the cut...

In the comment section of the post, Alibaba wrote;
Everyone shows off. You work hard to show off. When you take a graduation picture and post it, there are millions who could not sit Jamb. When you are celebrating your baby dedication there are women praying for fruit of the womb. When you tell everyone how you got a great job, many are dying at stadia across the country. As long as its your hard work that got you those things you show off. Do you know showing off your cleavage could also be in that class of your argument? Because there are people that don't have. Some even have had theirs cut off. For me I see such as inspiration. And not show off. Its like saying HEY I USED TO SLEEP AT THE BAR BEACH. BUT SEE WHERE I AM. Because your neighbors. Don't have light you will not put your generator on? Even the people you call poor... Do you know how much support the person you are calling a show off has contributed to that large number of people in need? And if he were to start mentioning them, that will be another case of show off, abi?
"I agree with people buying things they don't need. And the fact that many don't plan. In my 25 years, I have seen stars rise and fall in show business. We are still going to see that happen in the next 25 years. That said, the yardstick used for measuring succes differ from person to person. Depending on what they have gone through. For instance, if I'm on a long haul flight, I do business class. If client got me business, I upgrade. But for a short 1 hour flight, I can do economy. And only do business if I feel like or when travelling with Madam. Now, some people may think because you are in economy, it means you are broke. Meanwhile, on that row of economy seat, there is a real estate lord, with over 35 properties scattered all over Lagos. But some passenger, 2 seats away from you is thinking see that young artiste in business class, but This Ali Baba is in economy. Unknown to them, someone far richer than Ali Baba is sitting next to him. The flip side of this story is that the young artiste, may nit have kids and responsibilities. So he is allowed to live loud. Then there is the untold dynamics of showbiz. The young artiste may be going to perform with his crew for 5m... I may be going for the same event for, let me be generous and say half the amount the young artiste is paid. At the end of the event, I come home with 90% of my fee, the young artiste will come home with maybe 50%... But to the passenger two seats behind, that don't count. To him, seat in business class. You can go home and drink Garri. Just look good for me. So the artiste is torn between making the fan see him as making it or living his realities. On the others hand, when an artiste doesn't show off, the fans are fed gists of other artistes living the life, then the fan begins to conclude, if the papers say he is not making it, they should know. So the fans begin to believe what they read and see. So the artiste is on a long thing in the end. Finally, much as I agree with many people in need and not rubbing affluence in their face, celebrating success should be an inspiration to those working hard
"I totally totally agree. Most people in Business Class need to go to business class( school) to understand that a business's class ticket is not an investment unless you have crossed certain boxes investment wise. I has invested in other tangible assets before I invested in nice cars. Cars are the bane of many men, women don't make it easy either cos if you no get some type of cars , they don't consider you serious. But what we don't understand is that in America you can rent a Car or lease one in nigeria we pay the full price at once, meanwhile the price of those "cars" can buy a house for the "star" so when the ruff times come( and yes it always comes) you have a fall back. May the God of wisdom enlighten us
Who agrees with Alibaba?

165 comments:

JDY said...

I agree with alibaba 100%

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Alloy Chikezie said...

Yes if a Nigerian celebrity does that he is immature, same with tyrese that does this also, tyrese is immature


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Anonymous said...

Wetin this moron dey talk.

ary said...

You have a right to show off but just don't rub it in. And I bet you Tyrese does not do it as often as say Wizkid or Davido. That's the difference.

Anonymous said...

Look at this jester trying to pull rank. Biko sharraaapp. #anonymous sharpmouth#

Anonymous said...

this one dey yarn balls. Lol you hate your life,kill your self.

@MEETD®EALEVANS™ said...

All this preaching bcos sm1 showed off his watches. My broda Alibaba pls. Av got beta things to do...and more over he has a good reason to show em off, but nigeria celeb jst show off cos dey want 2...I don't beef show offs, but mk sure whtever u do pleases God jst like sm1 said on ur post...

Anonymous said...

nice i agree dope words!

Anonymous said...

I do ....true talk oo

bimpe said...

But that's not the point though, the reason why ppl complain is coz a lot of these Nigerian celebs don't obviously have the money and yet they claim to have many designers. Secondly, in Nigeria showing off/vanity is done nearly every day, you hardly see it with the other American rich celeb excluding the rap artist which is a clear example of ppl who do not have money are the ones that show off the most. Thirdly, all these American celebs have foundations and they are philantropist in a huge way, but I don't think that applies to Nigerian on. Yall too selfish!

Anyikwa chinonso said...

Long time oo... Boiz no dey hear 4rm Alibaba again.
I totally agree with him oo..
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jonadzy said...

nice i do!

Tola Abegunde said...

Spot on! He's said it all.

Peejay said...

I do, in some aspects.

BONARIO NNAGS said...

No I beg to differ,starting from him,how come he doesn't showoff all he got too on social media.
And the treatment is not to all supposed celebrities.
If a Tracy Obonna should post a pix of her newly acquired panties and Gstring,I would conclude she's acting her age,but I won't take same when its coming from an Omotola or a Genyy.
Mind you that Tyrese did it doesn't make it seem good.
We already know he's of the same pedigree with people like Rick Ross.

~BONARIO~says so via NOKIA3310

Anonymous said...

I agree with him to an extent but I personally believe showin off is a wasta time,nothing lasts forever u show it off today tommorow it disappears wah av u gained? Nobody is taking a damn tin outta dis world its all vanity.If u work hard n ur rich buy d best tins for urself wear em u rily don't av to put it up on instagram telling people how much its worth SO? Na u first buy am 4 d world ? Common reasoning,u work hard u play hard playing hard doesn't mean making noise.Remember we r all like a pin in d face of God,don't matter whether ur married or single,av responsibilities or not,Showing off is a waste of time.

mamma mia luv said...

Plenty talk too long

Anonymous said...

strongly agree...food for thought..lam

mamma mia luv said...

Plenty talk, too long

jaybeyblu said...

Of course he is right, we all know that. People just like to find avenues to run their mouths and spew venom. Artistes should do whatever comes to them and forget what hateful people say. See Kim K, she send anybody? Still doing her thing...getting 'ye to beg for d cover of that mag. we can hate all we want but she is still doing her thing and is happy.so....

Anonymous said...

people like limda ikeji who probably didnt hv much growing up feel the need to show u that they have arrived !!!! very lame world out there,hkw many times does the duchess kate middleton advertise her stuff???

Unknown said...

Well said alibaba. I agree with him. ßut in some cases the arrogance or immaturity of these stars are beyond annoying.

Unknown said...

Money ,wealth is like our natural weather,it can b sunny and at times rainy,it comes and it goes,but u can mke urs stay,of course by investing in fixed assets,and probably tangible, liquid assets... E made a good point, our celebs nd non celebs needs dis advice, me also needs it

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Unknown said...

He's right kinda. Na ur choice to show off or not so long as its ur hard earned money. Na ur sabi ur pocket.

Entertainment said...

hmm...

Anonymous said...

Go show off your watches or whatever, wile Nigeria goes to abyss... we Africans/Nigerians are so retarded, little wonder why we are the scum of the earth, and still do nothing to improve our situation...
FYI, Tyrese or whatever his name is, doesn't live in a society plagued with problems of all sorts...
stop enriching other intelligent nations of the world with intangible things they produce. Do something for your nation, so that other nations of the world will still consider us intelligent beings...

Anonymous said...

Awesome!!!!

Unknown said...

That's a very wise contribution by Ali Baba. I believe that if you are working hard, such a picture would motivate you for greater heights!. Basically, the lesson from Ali Baba is don't judge people without facts.

Anonymous said...

He got a point m eeehn! !

Anonymous said...

I totally do, if u can afford a good life live it. It gives great joy to spend money u created...

Anonymous said...

I agree totally, Nigerians need to change their mindset on things and how we think
Grey Julz

mekzy rx said...

I seriously agree with him...

Soul said...

I do do do do do, I do!

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Chikaka said...

Everyone shows off? Does he have the stats to prove this? He is using anecdotal evidence over research. Not very smart!

I think he lost the argument with the start of his epistle. He needs to look at the definition of show off again.

He should not confuse achievements with showing off. Big effing difference!!

Mischievous said...

''O be very sure That no man will learn anything at all, Unless he first will learn humility''.
-Edward G. Bulwer-Lytton

Alibaba,I respect you a lot but please grow up. That fact Tyrese and others are showing off does not make it right. Must Nigeria celebs always copy their western counterparts? Why don't you try and be like the humbles ones?

Anyway, it's your property, so you can do whatever you like, but ours is a society where people are consumed with hate and jealousy. Better not to draw negative attention to oneself, if you know what I mean. Mere marriage anniversary attracts negative comments.

Anonymous said...

Alibaba shut the fuck up sir. So America where men are permitted to invade each other's buttholes while their children watch all in the name of being same sex parents is now the standard on how to behave ethically? If God has blessed you..be thankful..i think the unwarranted display of worldly possessions is extremely childish and bush to say the least. Do u ever see or hear about the people with "REAL MONEY" doing this? Behavior like this is reserved for the MMR (money miss roads) and you are apparently one of them going by your judgment.

Anonymous said...

I totally do Linda. Dt exactly is my stand and I always tell u on twitter. Even my mum tot me how to flaunt ur precious possessions, they make u happier. There's nothing wrong with dt.

Anonymous said...

I agree. Wisdom is key. Haters are DUMB!

Anonymous said...

Matured statement from a matured mind.

Anonymous said...

I'm personally unimpressed by show-offs whether Tyrese or a Nigerian celeb. If I were rich, I'd be that "millionaire next door"- stinkingly wealthy and no one would know it.

Anonymous said...

Halibaba na inferiority complex dey worry you,why must you retweet another celeb's pic....meanwhile it shows ur level of maturity

Unknown said...

True talk

Anonymous said...

True talk my king!

Anonymous said...

HE COULDNT HAVE PUT IT ANY BETTER PERSPECTIVE..MEANS LIVE UR LIFE

Unknown said...

I couldn't agree more

Unknown said...

God bless you sir , wisdom matters a lot

Mimi Lawrence said...

Words from a wise man. Totally agree with him

Geraldine Odey said...

I over agree with him,dffrent pepz dffrent mentality.Pls chop ya money wella wen you see life*geraldopino*

Anonymous said...

The fact that a star for the US is showing off does not make it right!

Livvsreamblog said...

But he show original watches tho

chebem said...

Gbam....well spoken

Anonymous said...

I totally agree with him.

sure boy said...

Linda I totally agree. D thing is if U belong 2 a certain class in naija there's always pressure on U 2 luk gud. When people hear ur working they expect so much from U n also expect U 2 live above ur means. Word 2 d wise- depending on the what U do u shud b able 2 know what is a liability n what isn't. This shud help inform ur mind on when 2 "show off or show down". If U follow people na grave u go find urself. Linda how fa

Anonymous said...

I agree with you #bright bravo#

Eddy Ogbunambala said...

Gbam! Very true. Work hard, be successful and show off

princenho said...

YES THATS WHY WE ARE NIGERIANS DONT COMPARE US WITH OTHERS, WHY CANT THE CELEBRITIES FOCUSE ON HOW WE CAN STOP THE MUCH KILLING, GROWING POVERTY , LACK OF POWER SUPPLY IN NIGERIA. THAN SHOWING US YOUR BELTS COLLECTION.

Anonymous said...

Is that what he is worried about? With the state of the nation. Shame.

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Anonymous said...

Yea, Aliba is absolutely correct.I'm a fan, bt I am begining 2 observe d@ Nigerians ar vry jelous, envious & a lot of dem vry negative.We don't appreciate our own.It's mor painful wen dis is comin frm young people.Pls be positiv 4 once. U don't alwyz hav 2 insult or criticise.Smh!

Anonymous said...

Yea, Aliba is absolutely correct.I'm a fan, bt I am begining 2 observe d@ Nigerians ar vry jelous, envious & a lot of dem vry negative.We don't appreciate our own.It's mor painful wen dis is comin frm young people.Pls be positiv 4 once. U don't alwyz hav 2 insult or criticise.Smh!

sucrescalada said...

I totally agree!!! 100 word!!!

Cocoz said...

He is making sense. Nigerians can NEVER EVER appreciate their own. a Foreign artiste can post his fleet of cars and jewelries and get a million likes, let toto dike, chika ike, davido(to mention but a few, no be say i like them)try and post a watch or shopping bags....a million gun shots/dislikes for the person

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Unknown said...

May God bless yu man for this post....
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***CURRENTLY IN JUPITER***

Anonymous said...

Strtd readin but got bored,d prt I read is tru sha

tomisyn said...

Erm ds is a whole lotta stuff he said..buh I don't totally agree with him..cos I know it's not too good when u speak of ur health in front of a weak person, or when u speak of ur happiness in front of a sad person even when u speak of ur freedom in front of a prisoner...ds r things dah hurt dem making dem feel inferior. Whatever thing u've, u shld thread softly,publicity aint needed

Anonymous said...

Tah go and sit down.. The fact is Nigerian artists dont encourage they show off.. They spend recklessly and later the will be saying i dont have money to go for treatment blah blah... He shuld stop comparing nigerians to Americans we r different.. And btw nigeria has a lot of problems compared to America,most people r not comfortable so they will get sensitive over u showing off ur new car.. Just saying

mekzy rx said...

I seriously agree with him.....

Anonymous said...

I DO 100%

Anonymous said...

He stole that pic from spjeweler on ig...

Unknown said...

Yes ooo i agree

Anonymous said...

"Aunty I"
Lol


Anonymous said...

Long talk. He's right sha but that's not an issue. We're talking about mass death in Nigeria not show-off.

@Aniejayz said...

2 an extend he is so right! As human we have 2 expect d negatives and d positives, i tink in dis case d 2 is applied

Anonymous said...

Totally agree with him,, success is to b celebrated

Amrarachukwu. said...

Good for him.

Anonymous said...

I totally agree with him o.. I'JAY EBOH.

Anonymous said...

Alibaba nice nice am actually one of your very good friend in d days of your V boot.pls help me advice all dis called A list acts tell dem to better apply wisdom cheers happy easter

Leecia said...

I agree wit him 100%

Akunna said...

I agree with him 100%

Anonymous said...

Tyrese can showoff fr A̶̲̥̅̊â„“â„“ we care. Stop comparing pls.... U re two diff pple..... His fans like it buh yours doesn't. U wanna hang urself cus of that? Pls go Ω̴̩̩̩̥‎​ donate blood to Nyanya victims if u have nothing else to talk about. Goodday

Anonymous said...

U have so much tym to go through likes n comments buh u got no tym to visit ur fans (Nyanya victims) at d hospital.

AGB said...

Yes! Absolutely brilliant write-up. We judge people too damn much.

Unknown said...

I totally agree with him, wisely said and it always good to plan ahead. Always try to get motivation from other people success instead of hating on them.

Anonymous said...

too many words...too many sentences to make a point...got me confused

Lilly Jeffers said...

Alibaba is on point..

Anonymous said...

While I think it is the right of anyone to flaunt their material wealth or otherwise,I think some people do it for sheer self aggrandisement without thinking about its retrogressive effect. The reason why Tyrese can flaunt his watch's and a Nigerian probably shouldn't is because Tyrese is an American and a citizen of a super-power nation. Nigeria on the other hand has 70% of it citizen living below the porverty line.How is someone who can't afford to eat supposed to view this 'show off'? Let me put this in another way. In the early 90's during the Somalian war,there was a world wide appeal for donations to save Somalia from starvation as people were dying of hunger there. Should someone like successful Somalian singer,K'nan have posted pictures of where he is eating a sumptuous meal with assorted meat so everyone can know how successful he is? Ali Baba has to put the African context into this.What works in a rich country isn't always what will work in a fucked up country like Nigeria.

Cynic*Igbo*Guy

Amaka WIZIE said...

i totally agree with Alibaba a 100%. Personally, I have no reservations against the show of affluence, as long as you work it, please flaunt it! There will always be poor people, barren people, uneducated people, all the downside works. That has nothing to do with success stories showing off! if you do not like it, shut your eyes, or pray to be there someday. I have been "oppressed' by the wealthy times without number, it does not upset me one bit, I know one day am gonna be there, and when I get there, una go hear! Meanwhile in my own small cocoon o, I dey oppress people well well sef..... mschiewt life! abeggy Alibaba flaunt every thing and pay zero attention who only have the power to be heard via a blog!

SYLVIA MARTINS said...

I agree

Angel said...

Ignorant artist like this are the bane of Nigeria...at a time when Nigeria is going through war and people are dying. Instead of taking a stand and speaking out -this is the best he can come out with.
This is foolishness at its best!!

Anonymous said...

Wow! Really deep. Every sensible person has got to agree with him

Angie said...

I do agree with him, but not entirely..Maybe, their line of business demands for them to show off to get gigs, don't know.
There's something called humility, though. When you have enough responsibilities; wife, kids, parents, siblings etc, maturity comes in.. People will always talk no matter what; so why not just focus on your destination.
I believe it's only those with low self esteem that usually care what people think of them; especially when you know you've achieved a lot more than than you need..n still on it!
All those show offs of things with expiry date are very immature in my opinion.


I can be in a taxi/danfo to the office though I have top of the range cars parked in my garage; I don't care, thts just it!


*My R1.50c comment *

Anonymous said...

Agreed

Anonymous said...

I think he shld shut the f@#& up....and quit ranting about this non-issue. If he likes, he shld show us his entire families collection of whatever! It doesn't impact on the next person....so shove it Ali baba

Anonymous said...

Yes I sort of agree with some of the points he made. However, there is a thin line between celebrating success,showing off and arrogance. it requires wisdom to understand the difference! In the end, your motive will be what matters!

Unknown said...

I totally agree with him cos we all do the same. Let's just stop beefing and try work hard.

Timi Da Uyi said...

I agree totally!!!

Anonymous said...

You are just a Moron! Too much explanation on mundane things. Materialistic to the core! Gosh! Pls park well with ur poverty stricken mentality. Madam is now important becos she has stolen money fromn her bank. U stay with women only becos of material wealth! Get a life, u r gross...

Unknown said...

Good one, 100% sensible.

Anonymous said...

This is a black race problem...how many times do you see oyinbo people doing the same? #povertyofthemind

Anonymous said...

Fuck off- there is more to life! Stop talking abt business class, watches, cars like thta is all that matters!

Anonymous said...

You are just a Moron! Too much explanation on mundane things. Materialistic to the core! Gosh! Pls park well with ur poverty stricken mentality. Madam is now important becos she has stolen money fromn her bank. U stay with women only becos of material wealth! Get a life, u r gross...

Unknown said...

Absolutely.

Unknown said...

ur opinion. may the God of wisdom enlghten us all.

joyce said...

True talk alibaba i agree with you on this.....people will start saying its too long they cant read, how will you read?

Unknown said...

True and wise talk bruv. soooooo true!

Anonymous said...

King of Twits! The fact that tyrese shows off does not make it right. America gets small minds like u too, e.g is Tyrese! They r rough people who just happen to b famous! Seriously, can u hear urself?! Explaning away at ....nonsense!

Anike said...

I totally do. Nice one bro

Anonymous said...

Nobody! except nitwits like him

kclub said...

So sorry to say this, but honestly, I see Alibaba and Wizkid reasoning the same way diz dayz.

Anonymous said...

This man has no self respect. What d f***k is he explaining

Anonymous said...

Nobody! except nitwits like him

Apple said...

Nigerian celebrities should stop all this copy copy!

Anonymous said...

Hmmm true talk..

Jessica law said...

Well said I agree with him.

Okoro said...

The wise ones..

Anonymous said...

Tyrese is and always has been crass. Alibaba using him as the basis for his argument is already a fail. I also read the article as encouraging braggadocio even when it lacks a foundation in order to keep up with people's expectations. Look, just because some American celebrities are doing it doesn't make it right. There are a lot of American celebrities richer than Tyrese who don't brag or flaunt. Oprah is a great example. Try using them as your inspiration.

papa el said...

Dis man Ali Baba has a very sound mind.well wat am I saying sef.see d library in his house.a lot of our celebs should pay for confirm tutorials from him.respect sir.i agree 1000%.

Anonymous said...

Is not by wat u see

Unknown said...

I think he's right

Anonymous said...

I agree wit Ali Baba totally...

Anonymous said...

so true, I agree

Unknown said...

Ali baba God bless u a million fold for being a realist. i love u

Anonymous said...

Nice one bros Akporobome Atuyota

Anonymous said...

All dis epistle of his does not support showing of material things. How dare he compare a graduation picture to dis nonsense. Dats not a material thing. Does he realize dis can lead weak men and women to sin. Dat Tyrese or whoever did it doesn't make it right. Even at dat d level of poverty in Nigeria is so abysmal dat any show off seems nauseating. My position still remains dat illiteracy and poverty mentality is stil a big part of d reason why they do this. I will start believing Alibaba when d likes of Bill Gates, Warren Buffet and even our own Dangote start doing same. Abi is theirs not handwork and worthy achievement? And let me tell u Alibaba, part of d reason why we find it offensive is dat in less dan no time we shall be called upon to come and do sos for dat same person when he gets ill. Better hia it now. Alibaba supporting nonsense. My name na Peter.

Anonymous said...

I totally agree with him

Anonymous said...

I disagree. So the ghettofabulous african american american celebs are now the yardstick of what is right and wrong. At least turese is in a country where the poverty % is not 70 like alibab's country.

LYNA said...

am all the way 100% in agreement with ALIBABA.

Anonymous said...

Just read few comments, I must say I'm impressed!
Tyrese uploaded a pic with just a sentence, and Alibaba the need to make a statement from the immature act he displays had to type a 4paragraph notes.. Like seriously??????
Did you have to do that??


I'm still 'saying' it, apart from 2face and a few others, the other celebrities in Nigeria are dunces. Alibaba I'm disappointed in you with your long epistle.

Anonymous said...

This Alibaba is so full of it. He should starting acting his age for Christ's sake. So, because Tyrese posted a picture of his watch collections and some people liked, that all of a sudden has become a justification for vanity? When have the likes of Tyrese and his American fans become the yardstick for good moral values for us in Nigeria? Truth be told, there are those things that are alien to us in Africa, showing off and unnecessary vain glory are part of them, and no amount of indulgence in those vices in foreign lands would make them acceptable in Africa. If I may ask, why do we criticize and condemn guy people in Africa, when they are mostly accepted and integrated into the society abroad? Why couldn't the likes of Alibaba argue against the anti guy laws because of the acceptance of that style of life in most of the western world? If I'm not mistaken, Alibaba himself commended the government for passing and signing it into law.
Furthermore, there is a difference between living the life of luxury and posting pictures of your living such life in the media. Our society does not frown at the former because, it is generally accepted that when you have worked hard and achieved success, you can enjoy the fruits of your labour. But the society frowns at the later because of its attendant consequences. Believe you me, one of the main causes of armed robbery in our society is the undue and unwarranted display of wealth going on in the society.
So, the US and the western world are not and will never be our yardstick for measuring values. Both societies are different. While one is well advanced and developed, the other is not, and will be quite susceptible to bad influence. We will never stop in challenging bad acts in our society, no matter how the western world sees it.
Finally, Alibaba, I will only indulge you a bit, if you are able to show me the pictures of responsible and very reputable celebrities abroad who are deliberately and wantonly showing pictures of their material acquisitions on social media, not the likes of Tyrese.

Ultima Visio said...

Dude talks too much

Anonymous said...

U show off when its acquired thru hardwork. I can't say so for the likes of chika ike, tonto dikeh and a lot of others. They r not worthy role models and much of their show off is done in a crass and crude manner. The source of wealth is usually the issue for me. You don't work but show off luxury and u expect me to clap hands for u? Why do u think people detest the kardashians? IAI

Anonymous said...

Wow I totally agree! Such a smart man.

Anonymous said...

You can easily measure ones intelligent by their comments. Bravo! U are one of the gifted few. The truth is I respect Alibaba point of view but unfortunately is line of reasoning is flaw. You don't have to flaunt wealth to the point of disgust to tell d world u work hard for ur money. Matured Billionnaires don't show off. Their assets speak for them. Go to forbes and check the list of the world richest ppl. Their vision, focus and determination has brought them where they are. Real men have so many biz plan on his mind than showing off on instagram. When a wise man meets luck he plans but when a fool man meets luck he boast. Be wise nothing last forever.

Anonymous said...

I agree with you sir

Mischievous said...

....humble ones.

Anonymous said...

Alibaba, how much you get self. Abeg make person hear word. You are sound so razz. Thought you were better than this.

Anonymous said...

I agree

Anonymous said...

So true

Anonymous said...

This Alibaba is so full of it. He should starting acting his age for Christ's sake. So, because Tyrese posted a picture of his watch collections and some people liked it, that, all of a sudden has become a justification for vanity? When have the likes of Tyrese and his American fans become the yardstick for good moral values for people in Nigeria? Truth be told, there are those things that are alien to us in Africa, showing off and unnecessary vain glory are part of them, and no amount of indulgence in those vices in foreign lands would make them acceptable in Africa. If I may ask, why do we criticize and condemn gay people in Africa, when they are mostly accepted and integrated into the society abroad? Why couldn't the likes of Alibaba argue against the anti gay laws because of the acceptance of that style of life in the western world? If I'm not mistaken, Alibaba himself commended the government for passing and signing it into law.
Furthermore, there is a difference between living the life of luxury and posting pictures of your living such life in the media. Our society does not frown at the former because, it is generally accepted that when you have worked hard and achieved success, you can enjoy the fruits of your labour. But the society frowns at the later because of its attendant consequences. Believe you me, one of the main causes of armed robbery in our society is the undue and unwarranted display of wealth going on in the society.
So, the US and the western world are not and will never be our yardstick for measuring values. Both societies are different. While one is well advanced and developed, the other is not, and are quite susceptible to bad influence. We will never stop in challenging bad acts in our society, no matter how the western world sees it.
Finally, Alibaba, I will only indulge you a bit, if you are able to show me the pictures of responsible and very reputable celebrities abroad who are deliberately and wantonly showing pictures of their material acquisitions on social media, not the likes of Tyrese.

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Anonymous said...

Even peeps that are not celeb show off on IG n BBM.....its jst some sort of hatred n beef......if u garritn flaunt it

Anonymous said...

wait oh! isn't it this same Alibaba that posted a pic of his uncoordinated local looking closet? Tyrese posted his wrist watches and made a joke...but our oga posted his closet to show-off, who better pass?
he who lives in glass houses...onu m piom!

Lindiwe post my comment oh! daalu

Sylvonce said...

Yardstick for measuring success definitely differs frm person to person esp wen materialistic things're involved. Chika Ike can measure hers by carefully arranging designer bags on a bed, stand in front of an expensive hotel and tk a picture while a G.O. can go round d world and spread d gospel....#DefineUrs

HEPATITIS AFRICA said...

Is America Nigeria. this analogy makes a lot of sense... NOT

Anonymous said...

But then, who is the writer? Isn't it Alibaba who years ago put up his breakfast plate of massive cholesterol (greasy sausages, fried eggs, fifty slices of bread, baked beans) for the world to see? His 'show off' depicted his class and 'mind'...hence his school of thought. What you see is what you get. No point getting irritated by these 'show offs' lol!

Anonymous said...

Can u give me 10 reasons why u agree with him?. Who's talking about show-off in Nigeria now, when we are faced with mass death. Pls tell him to go Ω̴̩̩̩̥‎​ donate blood to his fans at d hospital(Nyanya victims) than going through likes n comments online.

krystal said...

GBAM! Chop kiss joor *muah*

Anonymous said...

HE SHOULD STOP TRYING TO BE RELEVANT. IM TIME DON PASS PLEASE.

Anonymous said...

If they like they should put pictures of their newly acquired mistresses or boxers no one cares! The fact is that people with real money don't show off.how many times have you seen Dangote putting a picture of his new private jet or new mansion, never because we know he has the money and he doesn't need to say a thing or put up pictures!!!!!!

Anonymous said...

the difference is that Tyrese own dey original most nigerian celebs na kpanda dem dey show

Anonymous said...

Linda Ikeji shows off her designer bags and Gucci shoes. Sign of pesin wen never see money b4. Abeg park for corner make we see road jare! Na today

Anonymous said...

Ali baba should shut up jor, an excuse to show off, does adenuga or dangote post pictures of their watches? No, wealth is quiet rich is loud. Na that kind wealth I want. Linda u must publish this else.

Unknown said...

Alibaba should go and sleep, he is a pompous ass and thinks he is above correction.

Anonymous said...

Seriously! U could not have said it any better!

Anonymous said...

abeg make this old man go sempe for one side joor and park wella for corner make person see road pass nansense onirau somebody just whining like a child that his candy has been taken away from him.

if he does not have anything doing then let him go and sleep rubbish mschewwwwww x 100

Anonymous said...

Ali-Baba you picked the wrong person to use as an example. Tyrese is African American that behaves like the typical boastful Nigerian (that will not let anyone hear word when they acquire something). Think of it why aren't people like Oprah, Bob Johnson, Obama and Bill gates doing it? Food for thought.

Anonymous said...

Alibaba should shut up Abeg. Is he a child? Does he need someone to tell him our culture is different from theirs? Does he think the way foreigners think is the way we Africans and Nigerians think? Just because we are wearing mordern clothes and acting mordern doesn't mean we've lost all our culture. We still have a culture built from hundred thousand years of history. It may be fading but not completely gone. Just the same way he would want his wife to cok and clean, is the same way we don't want to see our celebrities naked and foolish. It's your culture but you want to pick and choose at your age and size.... With all Nigerians problems we should be promoting buying extremely expensive items abi? Are we not already ostentatious enough?

Anonymous said...

Alibaba is a fool. Na d curse wey dey curse am for linda ikeji blog dat time naim still dey bite I'm pant. Nor be our fault say the tie and belt razz na.

Unknown said...

That's why I like lindi,still humble with all her gettings,hope these celebs read about themseves and their fan's opinion,think it will help them stay focused,though Lindi is gradually joining in the show off ,still love her style of doing it.As for Ali and his opinion,he's right,different folks with different strokes.

Anonymous said...

U are saying he should not talk because there is mass death in the country, don't u go to work? Don't you still eat delicious meal when you know ppl are dying? Don't u still put ur carrot pennis into some stupid girls dat u deceive? So alibaba can't address other issues because there is bomb blast... Nigga wake up, jealousy is another form of witchcraft

Unknown said...

... and because tyres shows off and his fans cheer him, that makes it right? Poor thinking from someone who should know (alibaba). Everyone has a right to show off or not. Likewise, when you put your private biz in public space you have to take all sorts of comments in good faith. We don't dictate how celebrities live, they should not dictate our responses to their publicity stunts

ZeeZee said...

I read the first line and decided it was a peice of crap not worth reading "you work hard to show off" No I work hard to enjoy the fruit of my level, I agree with the commentator who said poverty get levels. There are some people who would be content with an old BMW and others with a Jet why? because hard work and success of an individual also has its own level, people these days are competing about how best they can out do another others the competition is with themselves how best they can make it to have a happy life. Happieness depends on you- only you can make yourself happy not other people GET REAL... what so and so is doing let me do instead of let me do what i can IF EVERYONE JUMPS OFF A BRIDGE WILL YOU TOO? Cut the bullshit

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