Media personality Bolanle Olukanni has declared that any friend who posts a group photo where she alone looks good while others appear unflattering is not a true friend. In a video posted to Instagram, she shared her candid thoughts on loyalty and friendship in the age of social media.
What Defines a Good Friend?
According to Olukanni, the act of posting a group picture is a litmus test for genuine friendship. She stated: "If she posts a group picture and she's the only one that looks good in the picture, she ain't your friend. 'Cause you don't post group pictures where you're the only one that looks good."
She emphasized that loyalty involves ensuring everyone in the photo looks their best. "Loyalty means posting group pictures where everybody looks good. Loyalty means posting group pictures where everyone has a good angle," she added.
Sacrifice for True Friendship
Olukanni further explained that a true friend would willingly forgo posting a flattering photo of herself if it means her friends do not look good in it. "Loyalty means sacrificing a good group picture because your friend don't look good in it. That's a test of true friendship," she continued.
In the caption of her post, she wrote: "I stand on this ten toes down!! like a true friend will sacrifice that fire picture for the sake of others. If everyone doesn't look good, don't post it."
Social Media Reactions
The video has sparked conversations online, with many users agreeing with Olukanni's perspective. Some shared personal experiences of feeling hurt when friends posted unflattering group shots. Others argued that the intent behind posting should be considered, but the majority supported the idea that a good friend prioritizes the group's image over individual vanity.
Olukanni's message resonates in an era where social media presence often influences personal relationships. Her advice serves as a reminder that true friendship involves mutual respect and consideration, even in seemingly trivial matters like group photos.
