Reality TV star Cynthia Nwadiora, better known as Cee-C, says being labelled “arrogant” has cost her valuable opportunities and damaged her public image.
Speaking on the Echo Room with Teddy A, the former Big Brother Naija housemate said many Nigerians judge her without attempting to know who she really is.
“As I said, I usually live in Nigeria, where a lot of people follow the bad work. Like if somebody says oh, this person is a bad person, people don’t even wait to experience you,” she said.
“So people don’t actually get to know you. So yeah, a lot of people see my confidence as being arrogant.”
Cee-C added that people who meet her in person often walk away with a different impression.
“I would say something that you cannot meet me in person or experience me as a person, and go home and say I’m arrogant. You would definitely have a change of mindset about me,” she said.
She noted that the negative label has affected her career. “So it has cost me a lot… you don’t even know me, but that’s what you know, like. When you give me the grace to get to know me, you will not go home feeling that way.”
Since leaving BBNaija in 2018, Cee-C has secured several endorsement deals and built a strong online presence. However, she has also faced reports of disagreements with some brands over the years, a situation many linked to her perceived attitude.
In recent interviews, she has spoken about struggling to break away from the “BBNaija star” tag, saying it often overshadows her efforts as a lawyer, influencer and actress.
