Former Big Brother Naija housemate Ayomide Iwasokun, popularly known as Mide, has shared how she manages public perception and the scrutiny that comes with being in the limelight.
In an interview with Sunday Scoop, the reality TV star admitted that while she tries not to dwell on people’s opinions, she cannot completely ignore them. She said, “I feel like everybody thinks about people’s opinion of them to an extent, but it depends on how much you let it affect you. People’s opinions always get to me because, at the end of the day, I know myself. I know what is real or not. It can be your opinion, and I might listen to you, but at the end of the day, I don’t care.”
Addressing why some fans perceive her as being mean, Mide explained that it mostly comes down to her facial expressions rather than her character.
“I feel like this started when everyone came into the house and I was just so tired after all the processes. Also, I have a resting b**ch face, but genuinely, I don’t have a mean bone in my body. I can react when I’m angry, but that’s where it ends,” she said.
When asked about her close relationship with fellow housemate Bright Morgan and the controversy sparked by his ex-partner’s online remarks about his sexuality, Mide distanced herself from the drama.
“I am trying to stay away from a lot of negative things. I don’t care about it,” she stated.
Reflecting on her time in the Big Brother house, Mide added, “I didn’t go in with too many expectations because I didn’t want to be restricted. But coming out to see all the love I’ve received, I feel like it was an amazing experience. I’m okay with how things turned out.”