Maryam Apaokagi, also known as Taaooma, has stated that she expected fame to bring her criticism from trolls.
She claimed that as a popular figure, she has developed a thick skin to criticism.
A viral photo of her being carried by two colleagues sparked widespread criticism from members of the public, according to The Nation.
In an interview with Punch, she said she wasn’t surprised by the criticism.
She said, “I’ve been preparing for things like that since I realised I was popular. It is perfectly normal for people to talk. Many people simply vent their anger and frustrations on celebrities, which is understandable. We’re in the public eye, and things like that are inevitable.
“That was an innocent photo I took with my colleagues, but a critic decided to create intentions for us. Things like that don’t surprise me anymore. They have said worse things in the past”.
Taaoomaa also argued collaboration was key to succeeding as a creative.
She said: “As a content creator, collaboration is essential. My recent collaboration has been in the works for quite some time, and I am glad they eventually saw the light of day.
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“I believe that collaboration takes one far as a creator, and that is the goal; to keep moving forward. It helps to expand one’s audience beyond Africa to the rest of the globe.”
Asked about the effect that working with American acts such as Terry Crews and King Bachelor has had on her career, she said: “I have achieved some of the goals I set for myself, as I am a very determined person when it comes to ticking things off my bucket list.
“This is one thing I have always looked forward to, and ticking it off my list is a great catalyst for myself and my career. As for other things that might come from it, I guess we will wait and see.
There will be more collaboration, but I cannot say which for now. I will just keep working towards many more.”
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