Popular skit maker Gilmore has opened up about the struggles he faced while building his career, revealing how he endured criticism and difficult conditions while trying to build a career in the entertainment industry.
Speaking during an interview with Chude, Gilmore recalled filming skits with an iPhone 7 while sweating heavily in his uniform. He said a friend once discouraged him from posting a video because his armpits were sweaty, but he refused to let the criticism stop him.
“Bro, let me sweat. At my level, I am supposed to sweat,” he recalled.
Gilmore also defended fellow content creator Peller, stressing that succeeding as a young Nigerian through legitimate means is not easy.
“Do you think what Peller is doing is easy? Why don’t you look at the positive side and see God’s grace? Do you think it is easy to make a way in a country that has made it difficult for young people to earn legitimate money?” he questioned.
He added that fear of criticism prevents many aspiring creators from pursuing their dreams.
Gilmore further recalled how rapper Ycee once referred to him as an “olodo uprising,” despite having reportedly dropped out of school after his music career started generating income.
Speaking about taking advice, Gilmore explained that he prefers listening to people who have experienced similar struggles rather than accepting opinions from everyone.
He also emphasised that comedy requires intelligence, stating, “You have to be intelligent to be able to create a joke out of nothing.”
Comparing his earnings with a conventional career, Gilmore said a chemistry-related job might pay him around ₦200,000 monthly, whereas he now spends that amount or more in a single day.
He further addressed the popularity of negative content online, arguing that audiences encourage creators to produce such videos through their engagement.
“Negative videos get the most attention. That means the audience also enjoys negativity, and that is why some creators continue producing such content,” he explained.
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