Mercy Johnson faces backlash over $18.24 menstrual kit
Mercy Johnson Okojie has come under criticism online following her unveiling as brand ambassador for Girls Tag. Girls Tag is a menstrual care brand reportedly selling at N25,000 ($18.24).
Girls Tag, described as an all-in-one period care pack designed for girls aged nine and above, recently launched with Mercy Johnson and her daughter, Purity Okojie, as brand ambassadors. Shortly after the launch, Regina Daniels was also announced as an ambassador for the brand. The launch of the product has sparked backlash on social media, with critics describing the price as unrealistic and insensitive. Critics note that millions of Nigerian women and girls struggle to afford basic menstrual products.
@Lai stated, "PHIL, not everyone is a philanthropist! X Nigeria's problems is not everyone's problem. She knows who are customers are…she is not interested in the average Nigerian lady or every girl child. Again, not everyone is a philanthropist. We don't tell Dangote to sell Fuel at #100 to support poor or small business owners…. This is business..and again, Nigeria is not everybody's problem." @ Ms Jorji said, "Mercy Johnson, you are an embarrassment to women. In a country where women are struggling to afford sanitary pad, you want to charge 25k for sanitary pad." @Rebekah wrote "Dear @realmercyj, Nigeria is a poor country. Elitism should never extend to the basic rights and dignity of girls and women. Sanitary pads are not luxury items. How many Nigerians can realistically afford #25k monthly for a basic necessity? What is wrong with us Nigerians?" @Olaámi wrote, "Majority of Nigerian celebrities don't actually stand for anything, all they care about is their bottom line. Greedy assholes."
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Ghanaian actress Mercy Johnson Okojie is now the brand ambassador for Girls Tag, a menstrual care brand. The launch has sparked outrage, raising questions about affordability and access to basic hygiene products - and the role of celebrities.
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