Popular Nigerian entertainer MC Mbakara has sparked reactions online after expressing disappointment over actor Jim Iyke following a brief encounter in an elevator.Nigerian news subscription
According to him, he expected a more friendly response, but said he only received a handshake without a smile or conversation, prompting his remark: “What will it take for him to smile? It’s annoying. Celebrities always act like they’re gods.”
The comment has since triggered a heated debate on social media about celebrity behavior, personal boundaries, and what should be expected during casual public interactions.
See some comments and the video below
@Uchechukwu29___"I wish Jim didn’t even shake his hands. Nonsense"
@Chukwuebuka0092___"Low IQ people will still support him, the more reason I left FB 8 years ago."
@jerugr8dad___"This Mc na mumu. He greeted him well and even said how are you doing?"
@FwoshLion__"Like this nigah was recording while will Jim want to stop and interrupt whatever that was going on?? Mcheeew"
@Udoka_Nma___"Nigerian man and entitlement. Maybe he would have given you a friendly response if your ringlight was not on"
"What will it take for him to smile? It's annoying. Celebrities always act like they're gods."
— CHUKS 🍥 (@ChuksEricE) June 15, 2026
— MC Mbakara complains after meeting Jim Iyke in an elevator, saying he only got a handshake from him and no friendly response or smile. pic.twitter.com/Brla2ovQHm
