Osas Aikhomu
Popular Nollywood star Kemi Afolabi has ignited a heated debate on social media after challenging Muslims to rethink their charitable priorities during Ramadan.
Taking to Instagram, the actress called attention to what she perceives as misplaced generosity, urging donors to first assist struggling relatives before contributing to large-scale NGO initiatives.
Her pointed remarks questioned whether individuals actively donating to public feeding programs had equally supported jobless family members, widowed kin, or neighbors facing hardship.
In her viral post, Afolabi emphasized: “Before rushing to fund anonymous Ramadan meal drives, did you ensure your own unemployed cousin, grieving widow neighbor, or struggling community members had food on their tables?“
“#LookCloserHome ✌️”
The actress framed her argument around Ramadan’s core values of empathy and kinship, suggesting that true Islamic charity should prioritize immediate circles before expanding outward.
While not dismissing organized philanthropy, Afolabi stressed that personal accountability toward vulnerable relatives often gets overshadowed by high-profile donation campaigns.
Her perspective has divided netizens, with supporters applauding her emphasis on family-first giving, while critics argue that both forms of charity hold equal merit in serving communities.
