Fred Nii Amugi

IK Ogbonna laments over the influence of phones on relationships

Nollywood actor IK Ogbonna has shared his concerns about how mobile phones are negatively affecting human relationships and social interactions. Taking to his Instagram story on February 12, 2025, Ogbonna highlighted the increasing trend of people being physically present but emotionally absent due to excessive phone usage. He wrote, "We’ve normalised being present but absent. At hangouts, parties, and even in relationships person talks, the other scrolls. The second you pick up your phone, you leave the moment. Your mind is in two places, but your connection suffers. Friendships are fading. Relationships are dying. Work is losing focus. Choose connection over distraction. Drop the phone. Be present."