Oludipe Oluwasanmi David, better known as Spyro, has shared the challenges of being a celebrity in Lagos, revealing the emotional and financial toll it takes on him. Taking to Instagram on Wednesday, the artist behind the hit song “Who’s Your Guy” opened up about the constant demands and pressures that come with fame.
Spyro recounted an incident where a man insulted him after he promised to assist him the following day but was unable to help at that moment. “Really hard being a celebrity in this Lagos. I told a guy I don’t have today and that I will see him next day and he rained insults on me,” the singer wrote, expressing frustration over the unrealistic expectations placed on him by the public.
The singer, who has seen significant success in the Nigerian music industry, also highlighted the financial burden of his celebrity lifestyle. Spyro explained that every time he steps out of his house, he spends a minimum of N100,000, a figure that adds up quickly. “Every day I step out of my house I spend a minimum of 100k on givings,” he shared in his post, emphasizing the constant financial pressure to meet the expectations of others.
In his post, Spyro broke down the costs, revealing how these daily expenses accumulate on a weekly and annual basis. “Now let’s do the maths… let’s say I go out 3 times a week, that’s 300k per week, making 1.2m per month, and that’s about 15 million a year,” Spyro calculated. His breakdown illustrates the significant financial strain faced by many celebrities, far beyond their professional earnings.
Spyro also discussed how these financial demands follow him wherever he goes. Whether he’s dining at a restaurant, attending church, or even within his own estate, he faces constant expectations for financial support. “If I enter restaurant, Billings go dey wait me outside, I enter church, same thing… Enter estate, same, carry phone enter online, na same same,” Spyro lamented. His words reflect the overwhelming nature of public demands on celebrities, no matter the setting.
The artist expressed frustration with the one-sided nature of these interactions, highlighting that while people constantly ask for assistance, they rarely consider the emotional and financial challenges he may be facing. “Everybody wants to take, but nobody dey give you and nobody thinks of how you are faring,” he wrote, a sentiment that resonates with many public figures who often feel drained by constant expectations.
Spyro ended his post with a message of solidarity for his fellow celebrities, acknowledging the struggles they face. “S/O to every one of my colleagues out there going through this, y’all are the real MVPs and I celebrate you,” he wrote.