31st January, 2024
By Oluwapelumi Oluwayemi
Actress Rita Edochie has pointed out the gap between how people portray themselves on social media and their actual conduct in real-life interactions.
Edochie shared an older video from a movie featuring herself and Nkem Owoh on her Instagram page.
Rita suggests that online gestures such as liking, commenting, or posting on someone’s birthday or achievements don’t necessarily reflect genuine feelings or support.
Rita describes social media as a platform where insincere expressions of affection, or “fake love,” are prevalent.
People may profess admiration or friendship online while harboring negative sentiments or engaging in harmful behaviour offline.
Rita likened some people to mosquitoes, which represents people who cause harm or spread negativity. Despite their harmful actions, they may still feign support or encouragement, similar to advising someone to take malaria pills after being bitten by a mosquito.