Nigerian comedian Funnybone has challenged the popular belief in karma, arguing that people who hurt or wrong others may not necessarily face consequences for their actions.
In a social media post, the comedian described karma as “outdated” and urged people to accept that being good does not always result in a reward.
Funnybone said there is no guarantee that those who wrong others will suffer because of their actions, noting that some bad people may even outlive those they have hurt.
According to him, people should not base their peace or expectations on the assumption that life will automatically punish those who have treated them badly.
The comedian stressed that goodness should be a personal choice rather than something people practise solely because they expect a reward. He encouraged his followers to understand that the world would continue regardless of the wrongs they experienced and that their offenders could continue to prosper despite their actions.
Sharing his thoughts under the caption ‘Unpopular truth!, Funnybone wrote: “Karma is outdated. Nothing will happen to the people who wronged you. Bad people actually outlive the good ones. Nobody is necessarily paying for their wrongdoings. Being good is a choice, and it doesn’t always come with a reward.”
He further advised people to choose a side and remain committed to it, while refusing to allow the actions of others to determine their peace. Funnybone added that a person who has wronged someone will not necessarily stop doing well simply because of what they did.
“Choose a side and stick to it. The world won’t stop rotating because someone wronged you, and the person who wronged you won’t necessarily stop doing well because they wronged you. Know this and know peace,” he said.
Funnybone’s comments come amid other conversations among Nigerian celebrities about karma and whether people eventually face the consequences of their actions.
Actress Tawa Ajisefinni, for instance, shared a contrasting view, maintaining that what people put into the world, whether good or bad, eventually comes back to them. She described karma as a force that does not overlook people’s actions.
Singer Oxlade has also previously referenced karma while throwing a shade at an unnamed colleague. He questioned the person’s desire to heal without considering the number of people whose lives and careers had allegedly been affected by his actions. Oxlade warned that judgment day and karma were waiting.
Yomi Fabiyi also invoked the concept of karma in a message following backlash against actress Toyin Abraham. He stated that karma does not forget and argued that actions such as creating criminal blogs or encouraging fans to bully others would eventually have consequences.
Meanwhile, Funnybone has recently spoken on other issues affecting relationships and marriage. He advised women who are afraid of relationships or marriage to be cautious about allowing negative content and other people’s experiences to shape their perception of men they have not yet met.
