‘Gen Z no longer think for themselves’ – Ayra Starr’s mother blames social media

Nene Aderibigbe, mother of Nigerian singer Ayra Starr, has criticised the influence of social media on Gen Z, claiming that many young people now depend on other people’s opinions instead of thinking for themselves.

Aderibigbe said she worries about the younger generation because of their heavy dependence on phones and their inability to recognise their own talents.

Speaking about the issue, she said: “Social media has just turned a lot of things upside down. They don’t have their own thinking again; it is only people’s thinking they use now.”

She also argued that many members of Gen Z are gifted but fail to recognise their abilities because of the influence of social media.

Aderibigbe advised young people to spend at least two to three hours away from their phones, reflect on their lives and practise meditation.

She said: “Take your time, drop your phone down for two, three hours, do mental note, put your head down, take a mental note or meditate.”