Veteran actress Bimbo Akintola has expressed concern over the rising level of toxicity on Nigerian social media platforms.
Speaking in a recent interview with The Cable, Akintola said the online space has become a hub for negativity, with people saying things they would never dare to say in person.
“It’s a Nigerian, worldwide trend that worries me. Our social media has now become a space for toxicity. A lot of toxicity in our social media, a lot of negativity, it’s unbelievable,” she said.
The actress lamented that online freedom was being abused, leading to a culture of disrespect and harsh criticism.
“As much as I enjoy the fact that social media gives us a lot of freedom, I’m also very worried about the fact that people are in so many ways abusing that freedom, and it’s become a toxic space for a lot of actors,” she added.
Akintola also questioned the values of online users, noting that in the past, certain words or actions were considered unacceptable due to upbringing and respect for others.
She called for a change in how people use social media, urging for more responsibility and restraint in online interactions.
