Criticism of Netizens as an Artist Without Achievements, Wika Salim Speaks Up

Kapanlagi.com - Dangdut singer Wika Salim recently expressed her sadness due to negative comments from netizens regarding her career and achievements in the entertainment industry. Although she has refrained from taking it to heart for a long time, Wika finally decided to speak openly through a post on her personal Instagram account.

Wika Salim has become the target of criticism from several netizens who doubt her achievements as an artist. She is accused of relying solely on her physical appearance, without making significant contributions in the form of songs or other artistic works.

Although she has faced various criticisms for some time, these negative feelings finally made Wika feel devastated and sometimes overthinking.

"Honestly, it's sad when someone DMs or comments like this. I want to act like I don't care, but it still bothers me. I am aware that I am far from the criteria of a perfect singer. There are artists with better voices who you may think are more worthy of being heard by many. But to be called an artist without achievements, it's really sad," said Wika Salim recently.

1. Don't Have a Song

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Wika Salim then explained about herself who never performed her own song every time she performed. According to her, it is indeed a request from her clients or event organizers.

"They said I don't have any work and never perform my own song every time I perform. Well, what can I do? The song is a request from the client, I can't force the client to keep performing my own song, even my own song is not known by anyone. But it doesn't mean I don't have any work. Every singer also misses performing their own songs every time, but the fate of a song is also a mystery, nobody knows," said Wika in her Instagram Story post.

2. Supported by Fellow Artists

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In the post, Wika also shared a moment when she felt very sad and couldn't hold back her tears. Although she didn't specifically mention what made her feel that way in the post, it wasn't difficult for her followers to conclude that negative comments from netizens were the main factor behind her feelings.

Many fans, fellow artists, and celebrities have shown support and positive words for Wika after she shared her openness. They reminded Wika that she has many achievements to be proud of in her career and that it is impossible to please everyone.

"Stay strong, dear. I've known you from the beginning and the process is long, people don't know. Just ignore it," wrote Kiki Farel. "U go girll! Kill em' with kindness," wrote fellow dangdut singer, Ghea Youbi.

Wika's post has become a topic of discussion on various social media platforms and has received support from various circles.

(kpl/ums)