Celebrity life is expensive, hard to maintain, Tacha cries out

By David Adebayo

TV reality star and influencer, Anita Akide, otherwise known as Tacha has hit out at those who keep criticising her for putting too much of herself in the public space, saying maintaining her celebrity status comes with a high price.

Tacha, who was one of the former housemates of the Big Brother Naija Season 5, became famous since her disqualification from the Reality Show some years back.

The reality star said she enjoyed being controversial because it would help to keeps her brand growing and influence on the social scene strong.

But she was quick to add that being a celebrity and staying relevant comes at a price that only famous people could understand, pointing out that she has to continue to live her life for herself and ignore what people say about her.

According to her, many celebrities deserve to be appreciated for maintaining their status because “it is not an easy ride for most of them.”

“The truth is that being a celebrity is high maintenance and we should be clapped for rather than criticized. I once spent more than a month in Dubai and people ask me what I do.

“I told them I am an influencer and they wondered how an influencer would have so much money to throw around.

“People don’t know what it takes for us to stay on top of our game and remain in the business of influencing. But I will always take care of myself first and leave critics to do what they know how to do best,” she said.