In the pursuit of riches, Kim Kardashian will travel the world.
And following her controversial trips to the Middle East and the Ivory Coast, the reality star headed to Nigeria on Sunday.
Despite staying less than a day in the city of Lagos the pregnant star was paid a reported $500,000 for her fleeting visit, angering some commentators in the African country.
Kim’s visit to Nigeria unfortunately coincided with the kidnapping of seven foreigners, including one Briton, by armed men in the north of the country. An Islamist group later claimed responsibility.
The mother-to-be was billed to ‘co-host’ the Love Like A Movie event with African R’n'B crooner Darey Art-Alade, for which tickets cost N100,000, or $640.
But according to local reports Kim stayed at the event for 45 minutes, making a 45-second statement on the microphone.
Independent Nigerian TV station Channels Television reported: ‘There were disappointments after Kim Kardashian came on stage for only 40 seconds.’
The channel posted pictures of the smiling star wearing a black leather dress, posing alongside the performers including 2Face, Waje, Banky W, Ice Prince, Mo’Eazy and Zaina.
Guardian blogger Jeremy Weate described how Kim’s visit was an example of the country’s economic elite ‘blowing its money on bling puffery while most of the country suffers’.
He wrote: ‘Ms Kardashian appeared, said, “Hey Naija” and vamoosed. The rumour was that she’d been paid 500,000 Benjamins for the honour of mixing with the petro-class.’
Commentators in the country made reference to Kim’s infamous sex tape as they queried why a woman of dubious ‘moral rating’ should be in the country at all.
This Day newspaper’s Eddy Odivwri wrote: ‘Many families are not exactly comfortable with her lifestyle, as she hardly cuts the image of a role model to a generation in need of a moral dress up.’
But Odivwri did welcome her visit as a sign that the country was an attractive destination to celebrities.
‘Despite what is considered as Nigeria’s many drawbacks, the nation remains yet a destination point to several international personages… the latest to visit… is Kim Kardashian, the world’s most famous American reality show celebrity.’
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Kim was criticised for her brief marriage to Kris Humphries, with Charles Mgbolu for AllAfrica writing: ‘It is uncertain how much Kim is loved in Nigeria as she fell sour to a lot of her fans after her divorce with former hubby Kris Humphries in a marriage that lasted barely 72 days.’
And it wasn’t just in Nigeria that eyebrows were raised, with Ghana based site GhanaCelebrities.com writing: ‘My questions is; what is wrong with us Africans?
‘When did Kim Kardashian become so good at hosting that she has to be paid thousands of dollars and be brought to Nigeria to handle a concert?’
Kim seemed oblivious to the controversy, however, as she left on an Air France flight.
Looking tired she was later pictured arriving in Los Angeles, her bump hidden beneath a simple white shirt which she teamed with black trousers.
But she did manage a smile for the cameras, perhaps glad to be home.
The 32-year-old tweeted: ‘Just landed back home! 20 hrs of flying. No big deal.’ Click to signup for FREE news updates, latest information and hottest gists everyday
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Abeg, me i dont believe this joor. 80million Naira!!!???
ReplyDeleteI shudder for this country. Nonentities now count for our values and ethos.
ReplyDeleteNot that I love her but if you were her you'd be very glad some set of foolish people will pay you a lot just for a 45mins stay.
ReplyDeleteHer whole countenance just screemed "fools come snap picture with me and load my pocket".
When Kim wants to make a statement and show how into something she is, she really woows. Her face looked miserable, d outfit soooo shabby, she doesn't even wear such to visit her family in their reality show.
Its just a shame we feel so inferior. Any other person who has a talent may have been worth it. She's a glorified porn star. Anyways she a very lucky girl if I get that kind luck nothing do me oo.
is only ina failed state like nigeria a foreigners will get that kind of big pay for nothing, after people stole 27.5 billion naira and nothing come out of it. the lady has collect part of her own national cake. and the people that pay 100k to enter the events, good luck to them, after all most of the those people are politician and the co-horts
ReplyDeleteSorry, Nigeria! I love sharia laws atimes! All the people involved in this SHAME deserves Amputation!
ReplyDeleteShame to us. Dont blame the woman, have pity on our nation!
ReplyDeleteSo what have we gained from her visit? NOTHING! That kind of money should have been deviated to the less priviledged!
ReplyDeleteThats what get from people without direction, future and plan.
ReplyDeleteTHIS IS A TRUE EXAMPLE OF KOLOMENTALITY (RIP FELA). BLACK MAN WILL DIE A MUGU!.
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