In Lagos, like in other African cities, Johannesburg, Cairo,Tripoli, Nairobi, among others, the pressure to appear rich has reached disturbing heights. Amid a backdrop of rapid urbanisation and economic uncertainty, social media platforms have only intensified this pressure, making it feel as though success is synonymous with material wealth. From sleek cars on the streets of Lekki, Victoria Island, or Ikeja, and flashy social media posts make it is hard to ignore the overwhelming desire to flaunt wealth in Lagos. In recent times, the extravagant parties and designer clothes, the pursuit of outwardly projecting affluence, has become an obsession, leaving many trapped in a cycle of debt...
Skilfuljay03
65 days agoIn Lagos, like in other African cities, Johannesburg, Cairo,Tripoli, Nairobi, among others, the pressure to appear rich has reached disturbing heights. Amid a backdrop of rapid urbanisation and economic uncertainty, social media platforms have only intensified this pressure, making it feel as though success is synonymous with material wealth. From sleek cars on the streets of Lekki, Victoria Island, or Ikeja, and flashy social media posts make it is hard to ignore the overwhelming desire to flaunt wealth in Lagos. In recent times, the extravagant parties and designer clothes, the pursuit of outwardly projecting affluence, has become an obsession, leaving many trapped in a cycle of debt...
What do you think about this?
#PressureToFeelAmong#CityLife#Urbanisation#