My beauty, emotions transactional, men must pay -Saidaboj

BY ORJI ONYEKWERE

Born Sarah Idaji Ojone, but professionally known as Saidaboj, she is a digital content creator, social media influencer and a musician. Known for some of her controversies, Saidiboj is one lady who never hides her feelings, but known for her bold confidence, outspoken opinions, and controversial online presence. She is known particularly for her engaging contents on TikTok and her Instagram social media handle which sometimes are controversial.

One peculiar attribute of this content creator is her bold confidence. She exudes confidence in her approach and never hides her feelings about what she wants in men and has self-titled herself as “good digger’ brand

Born on September 4, 2001, Sarah Ojone gained prominence in the entertainment circle through her candid, often divisive, takes on relationships and gender dynamics.  She did not rise through traditional entertainment channels, but gained attention through viral interviews, lifestyle content, and unapologetic opinions on relationships, money, and self- value.

She is also a music artist with singles like “Gold Digger” and “OOPS” Facebook +4 .  In some of her posts on the social media, Saidaboj has frequently campaigned for the girl child, talking about treating them well and taking care of them. She practically acts as a “Voice of the Girl Child”. But her unfiltered comments especially on relationship and money, have always pitched her against a lot of people especially the male folks.

Her emphasis has always been on self-worth and living an affluent lifestyle, which she shows off when necessary. Her lifestyle and comments have always generated interesting argument on the social media space.

For instance, she once narrated how she saw a very handsome man she admired, but ended up getting disappointed with her crush because of the kind of car he drove. She got to find out that her crush was driving a Toyota Corolla and this got her disappointed.

Her words: “How man go fine finish come dey drive Corolla? I was driving yesterday and saw one fine guy inside a car, looking good, with fine tattoos on his body. I come see say na Corolla he dey drive. Why you go dey drive Corolla? You fine finish, carry toy car put for road dey drive,” she said.

Of course, her observation got so many criticisms with some people emphasising that such expectations put a lot of young men under intense pressure and they end up getting involve in unwarranted crime.

As far as Saidaboj is concerned, any man that cannot take care of a woman has no business going into a relationship.

Her view only highlights the emphasis being laid on wealth by some ladies who use financially capacity to measure the strength of the relationship they are going into.

In a no holds bare interview she granted the crew of Honest Bunch podcast last year, the social media influencer, said that a woman’s beauty isn’t just a blessing—it’s a currency.

“As a beautiful woman, it’s a privilege for a man to pay me every day for the opportunity to be with me

“It’s not about being transactional; it’s about value. If you’re a man approaching a beautiful woman, you know what she brings to the table. Why shouldn’t you show that you’re willing to support her?” she argued.

In the same interview, the controversial influencer made comments that set the social media on fire for a while. During the interview, Saidaboj said categorically, that any man willing to date her must be able to spend at least 20 million naira on her in a week, before he can have access to her body

Saidaboj added that 24 hours after a man takes her number, she will “bill” him to test his financial capability even as she describes men who cannot meet these demands as “cheap”.

“Any guy I am dating should pay me for being beautiful… Any man with 20 million can get between my legs.

She further shared an experience she had dating a married man whom she jilted because he couldn’t provide her needs.

“I was with this guy last year and he used me; he had money, but didn’t give and he was a married man. I regret it so bad because I always feel pity for married women.”

Saidaboj again stirred another controversy, when she said that any man marrying a woman under 25 is abuse because the woman has not fully developed

She further explained that people under the age of 25, are not grown / matured enough to reason like adults and get to understand some of the tricks men do play. Sarah however urged young women to listen to the elders around them especially as it has to do with love and relationship.

“Any man who is dating a girl below 25 is taking advantage of her. Because they are still babies and not mentally mature enough to understand trickish behavior that these men play all in the name of relationship…

One of her comments got a lot more netizens seeking for her head following her support for a woman who poisoned her ex-partner and her colleague. Her support for such unfortunate incident sparked widespread outrage, resulting in a petition against her and the subsequent banning of her social media accounts on TikTok and Instagram. Some of her critics even went further to ask for her arrest.

She maintained her stand despite the ban, but however suggested in a new video that men should do 98% of the work while women do 2%

From an early age, Sarah Idajo Ojone (Saidaboj) from Kogi State, has always shown confidence and independence in her attitude towards life and she is not one to be cowered by other peoples opinion about her. Her childhood experiences helped build her emotional resilience, especially in navigating criticism and societal judgment.

Despite her controversial comments on the social media, the social media influencer has continued to command a lot of followership on the social media.