Upcoming Comedian Cries Out After Alleged Scam by GossipMill

It’s a new day, fresh gbas gbos in the entertainment industry lol. This time, it’s not the celebrity fighting or even a relationship scandal, but something that’s already becoming very common: bloggers involved in scamming up and rising talents.

An upcoming Nigerian comedian has recently taken to his social media account to express his frustration and disappointment after allegedly getting scammed by one of the most popular gossip blogs in the country—GossipMill.

WHAT REALLY HAPPENED?

According to the comedian, who has been grinding for years trying to grow his online presence, he reached out to GossipMill to help promote his content. Like many other upcoming acts in Nigeria, he believed that a feature on such a big platform would boost his visibility, get him followers, and maybe open doors for brand deals or collaborations.

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He claimed they agreed on a promotional deal. Money exchanged hands—hard-earned money, let’s not forget that part. But after the payment, things reportedly went cold. No post, no feature, no proper communication. He said he waited, followed up, even begged—but nothing came out of it.

The comedian didn’t hold back in the video he posted. He looked visibly pained, and honestly, who wouldn’t be? Imagine hustling, saving up, and finally deciding to invest in your craft—only to get ghosted. Not by some random scammer o, but by a big blog with millions of followers that prides itself on “supporting young talents.”

The internet is already divided over the matter. Some people are defending GossipMill, saying we haven’t heard their side yet. Others are calling them out, saying it’s not the first time they’ve heard similar stories.

Let’s be real: the influencer and content promotion industry in Nigeria is a bit like the Wild Wild West. There are no clear rules, no regulations, and it’s easy for people with massive followings to take advantage of hungry, desperate creators who are just looking for a break.

This occurrence  is just a friendly reminder that not everyone with big platforms have integrity. And it is also a loud cry for transparency and structure in how online promotions are done. If you’re a big brand or a popular blog, your word should mean something. If you collect money, do the job. Simple.

We hope the comedian gets justice or at least a refund. And we also hope this opens up a conversation about protecting small creators from these kinds of situations. Because let’s be honest, some of these blogs have become too big to be held accountable, and that’s a dangerous place to be.

What are your thoughts? Have you or someone you know ever paid a big page or influencer for promo and got nothing in return? Let’s talk about it.

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