Veteran actor, Kanayo O. Kanayo has shared an important message with Nigerians, stressing the importance of showing gratitude.

In a video he shared on Instagram, Kanayo criticised the response of “seen” after receiving money as a sign of ungratefulness.

He said, “I have one question. Why are people very ungrateful?

“You do somebody a favour by sending him or her money, and the person receives it and sends you a text with ‘seen.”

Furthermore, the filmmaker described the act as distasteful, arguing that such people expect help as a right, not a courtesy.

“Seen? Come on! You think it’s your right? That’s an inheritance mentality; people are like this, and it doesn’t show that you are grateful,” he added.

Kanayo urged people to express gratitude, saying that it encourages the giver to do more.

He said, “Look, gratitude unspoken is ingratitude spoken. It’s not your right; learn to be grateful for whatever somebody does for you.

“That way, the person will be encouraged to do more. Stop being selfish; be grateful nobody owes you anything.”