32
Trolling on social media has become a popular pastime for users who enjoy provoking celebrities and other public figures in Port Harcourt. While some trolling is done for good fun, others take it too far, crossing the line into harassment and cyberbullying.
There are a few reasons why social media users might troll entertainers. Some do it for attention, while others get a kick out of seeing their reaction. In some cases, trolls may have a personal vendetta against a particular celebrity or entertainer. Whatever the reason, trolling can have serious consequences for both the person being trolled and the troll themselves.
In Port Harcourt, where musicians view trolls as influencers, this has long been the norm. Blogger Young Endy, who is based in the city, berates such individuals as Mumu and attributes the rise in trolls in the city to musicians who consult them for free publicity.
Young Endy’s views have caused an uproar, as many of the musicians involved in such partnerships don’t view trolls as a negative force but rather as a vehicle for their music career.
He wrote;
For This Port Harcourt, Any Facebook User Wey Troll Entertainers Na Blogger Mumu People  Blogger Wey Google No Know Na Who PH Musicians Dey Like For The Sake Of Free Publicity.
Final thoughts
It’s time for influencers to take responsibility for their actions and stop trolling entertainers on social media. If you’re an influencer, think twice before you post that mean-spirited comment or tweet. Remember that your words can have a real impact on people’s lives.
