So here’s the heart of the matter: Should Nigerians be angry that someone spends their own money how they choose? Or is this national bitterness fueled by economic hardship and inequality? Let’s go beyond the smoke, what do you think?
1. Crazy Car Flexes: ₦2B+ on rides
Nigerians buzzed when Geh Geh criticized Davido and Burna Boy for splashing over ₦2 billion on luxury cars; Davido’s Tesla Cybertruck, Maybach, Rolls‑Royce Spectre, and Burna Boy’s McLaren reportedly cost a fortune.
What was meant to be a well-wishing news turned around and fans on social media debated whether stars should save or flex. One user wrote: “He’s not lying sha. Hunger dey this country and our celebs dey flex billions.” Then others clapped back: “Na their money. Make everybody rest. Did they cause Nigeria’s poverty?” It’s real emotional tug‑of‑war in comments. This opens the tension: Showcasing wealth when many can’t afford three square meals sparks complex feelings – feelings that twist sympathy, envy, pride, and frustration in all kind of ways.
2. Sabinus and the Private Jet Claim
Just days ago, a viral claim surfaced: comedian Sabinus supposedly bought a private jet, making him the first African comedian to do so. That rumor lit a firestorm and some Nigerians on Facebook slammed him, saying, “So has succeeded in using our Gh 3. Bundles to buy a private jet? Congratulations to him if only it’s true.” Even though it’s unconfirmed, this rumor gave the internet a fresh flashpoint: Are jokes and meme‑makers suddenly moving in elite skies? Or is this just celeb mythmaking?
3. Social Commentators Weigh In
Enters Geh Geh again, this time adding petrol to the flame. He compared this flashy mentality to Wizkid’s more grounded approach: “Poor people don’t have hope, you are buying cars?” Then activist VeryDarkMan (VDM) chimed in, calling out Davido as “Nigerian singers splashing billions on luxury rides.” But Davido fired back with garage photos, showing off US‑bought Chevys and a G‑Wagon. It spiraled fast. And several comments came in again; “Celebrities don’t owe us anything.” Yet, others argue, “but aren’t they public figures with a social responsibility?” Some replies are fierce: “If you had their money, you sef go buy spaceship.” And others come from a place of entitlement: “What has he done for youths since?”
4. Is This Anger or Economic Reality?
As it is, netizens are at war online; from Facebook to Twitter, TikTok and Instagram. While some accuse celebs of being out‑of‑touch, others defend personal freedom. And in between, there’s the middle ground: those who wish to see both empowerment initiatives and unapologetic flex.
To find a common ground, we have to ask ourselves, Is this national anger really about envy? Or does it echo deeper pain from struggling under inflation, high unemployment, grinding daily costs? Is it a call for fairness, or just bitterness weaved in raw voices of Nigerians?
The Naija Lowdown Writer 