A Nigerian man has expressed his viewpoint on the suitability of popular rapper Naira Marley as a spokesperson for promoting awareness about drug abuse. This opinion emerged in response to Naira Marley's recent collaboration with the NDLEA (National Drug Law Enforcement Agency) to combat drug abuse, particularly among young individuals.
The collaboration was announced on August 17, 2023, where it was revealed that Naira Marley had teamed up with NDLEA for an anti-drug abuse campaign. Taking to his TikTok account, the man, who goes by the handle @verydarrkmann, shared his thoughts regarding NDLEA's decision to appoint Naira Marley as an ambassador against drug abuse.
This perspective arises in the midst of public reactions that criticized NDLEA for selecting a rapper who has a well-known history of drug use. However, the TikToker, supporting NDLEA's choice, rendered his verdict on the matter. He believes that Naira Marley is an ideal choice because of his esteemed status within society. The man asserts that the youth hold Naira Marley in high regard, even though he is recognized as a drug user. Consequently, when a respected figure like Naira Marley delivers the anti-drug message, it is likely to carry more weight with the youth. The man contends that this approach is more effective than having someone without any drug-related history convey the message.
In the TikToker's own words:
“The youths trust Naira Marley, because if a smoker comes out to tell them that smoking is bad, they’ll believe the smoker. Than carrying someone who doesn’t smoke to tell people to stop smoking. Nobody is going to believe that there’s danger by smokinɠ because he has no smoking experience..so Naira Marley is the perfect person to pass the message.”
He supports his viewpoint with the notion that individuals are more likely to heed advice from someone who has experienced a particular lifestyle, as opposed to someone who lacks personal experience in the matter.
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