Alby News Ghana Blog of Sunday, 23 April 2023
Source: Alby News Ghana
It's intriguing to observe how social media has spawned a brand-new category of celebrities known as lookalikes.
These people become well-known and draw attention to themselves by copying the looks and mannerisms of their favorite celebrities.
While some people might find this trend amusing, others might find it annoying or even disrespectful to the original performers.
It is unclear if the young men who are pleading with Shatta Wale and Medikal for a duet would be heard by the real-life artists.
They might consider the film to be flattery and decide to offer the lookalikes a chance to present their skills.
On the other side, they can find it annoying and decide to completely disregard it.
Whatever the outcome, it's obvious that the popularity of celebrity impersonators is a reflection of both the influence that celebrities have over their admirers and the strength of social media.
Although some people could view it as a harmless kind of entertainment, it's crucial to keep in mind that these people are not the actual celebrities and shouldn't be regarded as such.