Fame Has a Price Tag, How Thelma Lawson’s ‘Most Fashionable’ Crown Is Literally Costing Her
In a candid interview, former Big Brother Naija Season 10 housemate Thelma Lawson revealed the heavy financial and emotional weight that comes with sudden fame, and how being tagged “the most fashionable” has turned into a pricey commitment.
From Reality Star to Style Icon, at a Cost
After her stint on the reality show, Thelma said she’s faced a sharp shift in expectations. “This new life is expensive,” she confessed, noting that her audience now expects her to show up at events and in wardrobe worthy of her rising profile.
“I came out of the house and found out that I was named ‘the most fashionable’… now I have an audience that wants to see what Thelma is wearing.”
She explained that maintaining this image isn’t just about looking good, it requires significant financial investment and constant restocking of her business inventory.
Business, Branding and Being Everywhere
Thelma, a mother and entrepreneur, also spoke about the dual challenge of managing her skin‑care business while fulfilling the demands of her public persona. She shared how money is stretched across events, wardrobe, brand appearances, and business – and how the pressure to be “everywhere” can be overwhelming.
“So it is expensive … I have a business that requires constant restocking and money is going to different places. It is overwhelming.”
The Broader Picture: Fame Isn’t “Just Fun”
What Thelma’s story highlights is something many emerging stars feel: the glamour we see often hides real cost. It’s not simply flashing lights and red carpets — it’s a constant balancing act of visibility, branding and sustaining relevance.
Her revelation speaks volumes for anyone in the limelight: being “the most fashionable” isn’t always a compliment—it can be a loan on your time, resources and mental space.
What’s Next for Thelma?
Despite the pressure, Thelma remains optimistic about the opportunities ahead. But she also sounds a warning: staying true to your brand and staying financially sane in fame’s fast lane requires strategy, boundaries and self‑care.