Popular Nigerian content creator Chekwas Okorie Michael, famously known as Gorilla Guy, has addressed critics who mock his unique online persona. In a recent video, he explained the motivation behind his gorilla-inspired act and how it has positively impacted his life.
Reacting to the online trolls who constantly throw jabs at his character, Gorilla Guy stated that Nigeria’s current economic condition is tough, and everyone should be allowed to do whatever they can legally to survive.
According to him, taking on the Gorilla act has been more financially rewarding than anything he had done in his life previously. He disclosed that since he began creating content in that style, his income and opportunities have grown significantly.
While many people try to mock him by calling him “gorilla,” he said he often replies with, “And I call you a human being”, adding humor to his defense.
His words in part …
“Things are very difficult in Nigeria. Do whatever it takes to survive, legally. I stopped being a human being in 2023. I started being a gorilla and in just 2 years, I have achieved times 5 of all I have achieved all my life as a human being. These days, if you see me in public and you call me gorilla, I’ll call you human being. I don’t even care. When I was a human being what did I really achieve. You’ll be forming fine boy but nothing is in your pocket. It’s all about the hustle…”
Watch the video below;