What Laura Ikeji said that sparked debate

Nigerian influencer and entrepreneur Laura Ikeji-Kanu, has claimed that ladies without jobs now earn more than ladies with jobs in Nigeria.

Laura, on her Instagram page, claimed that the society rewards beauty over talent and hard work. She added that young girls no longer work hard to get financial rewards.

“We are in a country where girls who do not work earn more than girls who work hard, all because they are beautiful. Girls who are fine make so much money. Please, if you see any hardworking girls, always try to support them, no matter what,” she wrote.

Laura’s statement quickly sparked reactions from users with some debating the relevance of hard work in today’s society.