I'M A NEPO BABY AND SO? - by Justanotherkelvin

We love a good "slums to glory" story.The poor girl from the brass waterside or the orphan boy from Ajegunle who grows up to become a global sensation...those stories are phenomenal. They show resilience, grit, and the pure refusal to stay defeated. They boost morale, and honestly, they are often the exact narrative we love to celebrate.But there’s a dark side to that obsession: we have started glorifying the suffering itself.We’ve become so addicted to the "started from the bottom" trope that we immediately discount anyone who started a few steps ahead. The moment a comfortable kid achieves something, the commentary starts:"Eh, e papa get money, na why dem pay for am to get first class."Are you for real? 😅 So because someone comes from a wealthy home, their sleepless nights, their brainpower, and their actual work don't count? We assume every win was bought. It has created this toxic culture of "richshaming" among peers:"This thing wey your papa buy for you, I hustle buy am.""Your parents are still taking care of you? Omo, me I dey hustle for myself.""You no be real man, you suppose hustle."Why, though?We are literally just teenagers. Let’s re-establish the baseline: it is a parent’s job to take care of you, pay your fees, and feed you if they can. I respect the hustle of anyone who has to grind early because life is hard—that’s necessary. But lacking a tragic backstory doesn't make someone else’s life, or their manhood, any less valid.It’s a profound irony. The people who don't have are mocking the people who do, simply because they have it. And the wildest part? The kids who actually have comfort end up feeling guilty. They try to hide it, shrink themselves, and "blend in" just to escape the judgment.I’m a nepo baby, and so? My daddy bought it for me, and so?Having a little privilege shouldn’t be treated like a crime. You shouldn't have to apologize because your parents managed to secure a softer landing for you. Your achievements are entirely valid, and they shouldn't be dismissed just because they weren't birthed "from the mud."You work hard too. Maybe it’s not on a construction site, and maybe it’s not in a classroom without electricity, but you put in your effort and creativity in your own space.The entire goal of the previous generation’s struggle was to eliminate the struggle for this one. If your parents built a solid foundation, standing on it doesn't make you weak...it means their hard work paid off.It is okay to be privileged.

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