“You can actually fall by lifting others”- Chidinma Ekile schools Davido, others

• The singer highlighted an intriguing perspective on success and its correlation to helping others
• Chidinma Ekile expressed her disagreement with Davido’s popular phrase “we rise by lifting others”, advised her followers to limit the amount of help they provide to others.

The singer delved into the notion that despite our well-intentioned efforts to uplift and support those around us, there may be unforeseen consequences that could potentially hinder our own progress.

Chidinma Ekile counseled her followers to be sparing in their aid giving. She also cautioned them against overcommitting themselves or falling for any kind of coercion or guilt trip to give out money.

“You can actually fall by lifting others, put a limit to how you help people. Don’t do too much, and never allow them guilt trip or manipulate you into getting money off you” Chidinma Ekile wrote on her Instagram story.

Her post has garnered alot of reaction, with many agreeing to her submission .

Ladyque wrote, “Givers need to set limits because takers never get tired of taking

Its Pretty Oprah wrote, “Exactly, and when you fall those people won’t remember when you helped them, they will only remember the bad things you’ve done

Sossi Official wrote, “Takers will always take Dem no send your papa

Amy Shine wrote, “Some people will drain you till you have nothing left. RUN from people who bill too much. They will make you go from grace to grass.

The Real Beth wrote, “Don’t help leeches! Help people with potential!! They’ll see it as an investment. The entitled ones would always drain you

Ekeson Money wrote, “No be lie oo, giver don dey lack now.

Chidinma Ekile, was among secular artistes who turned into gospel musicians.

Chidinma Ekile, known professionally as Chidinma is a pastor’s daughter who once revealed she was born born blind but gained her sight some months later.

In 2010, Chidinma won the third season of MTN Project Fame, a West African singing competition, and immediately entered the Nigerian music industry.

It didn’t take her long to release her hit singles like: Jankoliko, Emini Bola and then Kedike. She became a force to be reckoned with.