Nigerian actor Aremu Afolayan publicly regrets not participating in fraud schemes, especially in light of recent economic challenges.
Following the recent increase in fuel prices by the NNPC—from ₦617 to ₦897 per litre—Afolayan took to Instagram on September 3, 2024, to voice his frustration with the current state of legitimate business.
In his post, Afolayan remarked, “I regret not getting involved in fraud when everyone was referring to it. Running a legitimate business has never felt so pointless.” His comments resonated with many users, sparking a wave of responses on social media.
One commenter shared their frustration, remarking, “Nigeria’s tough conditions can make you question everything, but we hold on to hope.” Another noted the impact of high living costs on legitimate business owners, saying, “With a salary of 100k and transportation costs of 70k, it’s tough to make ends meet. Legitimate hustling is challenging right now, but we’ll keep trying.
A third follower showed understanding for people dealing with economic difficulties and highlighted the struggles of sustaining legitimate work now.”
