The pressure on Africa youth

Yesterday, I discussed how the media is potentially grooming the next generation of criminals in our society. The constant stream of negative news, particularly regarding fraud and theft, seems to encourage kids to engage in bad behavior instead of deterring them. Today, at the gym, I shared my concerns with a friend who is a shoemaker. He too has noticed how the abundance of information on the internet is luring kids away from pursuing legitimate work and towards more negative activities. It's becoming an increasingly concerning trend.

This man has numerous apprentices, and the issue he's currently facing is when one of them joins a gang of Yahoo boys, known as fraudsters. Upon joining the gang, the apprentice began making a lot of money, and the other apprentices saw this and started quitting because they didn't want to put in the work to make that much money they just also wanted to scam for a living.

In our society, there is a growing issue of young individuals feeling pressured to make a lot of money quickly. For example, an 18-year-old boy might feel pressured to engage in fraudulent activities or complain about his financial situation because his peers are making large sums of money through illegal means, this pressure has led to an increase in ritual practices aimed at achieving wealth at a young age in some African countries.

These individuals who haven't worked much before they became wealthy tend to exhibit their wealth on social media platforms, using it as a tool to showcase their lifestyles and exert pressure on others. This is particularly precisely in Africa, where the system appears to favor those with financial means, these people frequently engage in illegal activities to make money, and they can frequently get away with it. the government is not doing anything against these individuals, and it is affecting our younger generation.

The need to do something is getting increasingly everyday.

The system's failure to catch those involved in fraudulent and illegal means of making money is causing harm. Instead, they target innocent Nigerians who struggle to make a living. The system turns a blind eye to the real criminals who bribe their way out of trouble. Even when the military arrests them, they are quickly released and back on the streets.

Many people have confidence because they know they can pay their way out of trouble with the law. This has led some young people to emulate their behavior and engage in illegal activities to make money. Unfortunately, in many African countries, the system is designed in a way that allows those with money to escape punishment, regardless of their actions.

But all of them

As a young person, it can be tempting to associate with individuals involved in illegal activities, even if they're not your closest friends. You may even come across their social media profiles where they flaunt their lifestyle and showcase their lavish spending, perhaps in an attempt to pressure you. However, many young people resist this pressure and stay focused on their goals. Despite the challenging environment and the state of the country, they remain committed to earning money through legitimate means.

It is two major things that are helping this set of youths to overcome the temptation. Number one thing is the fear of God in Africa, we believe in God so much but there are only a few people who fear God, and the second thing is the upbringing and the kind of parents different individuals have because this can have so much impact on our lives and our beliefs.