Nigerian actress and media personality Temi Otedola has said she will never deny being a “nepo baby,” arguing that acknowledging the advantages that come from family connections does not diminish an individual’s achievements.
Speaking on a recent episode of The How Far Podcast, which she co-hosts with her husband, Mr Eazi, Temi shared her views on privilege and the ongoing conversation around nepotism.
According to her, privilege extends beyond fame and includes growing up with opportunities such as financial stability, education and a supportive environment.
“So this is my take on it. You don’t have to be famous to be privileged. I feel like privilege is purely growing up in a circumstance where your parents made a certain amount of money, you didn’t have to struggle, and you had access to education, food and a foundation in life that not everybody gets,” she said.
Temi explained that nepotism, particularly in the entertainment industry, involves receiving opportunities through family connections that others may not have access to.
