What hasn’t Nollywood given us? Love. Drama. Passion. Iconic TikTok sounds. And most importantly, some… questionable special effects.
But one thing we never see talked about is how terrible our Nolly leads can be at making financial choices.
Here are some of your favorite Nollywood leads and the questionable financial decisions that set their lives off course.
Eniola Salami 鈥 King of Boys
Eniola鈥檚 (Sola Sobowale) rags-to-riches story is one of Nollywood鈥檚 greatest (ignoring her cr!minal activity, of course). But her downfall began when she used her wealth to bankroll a political ally, triggering government investigations that threatened her empire.
Efe Edewor 鈥To Kill a Monkey
At first, Efe (William Benson) joined his friend鈥檚 crime syndicate to pull his family out of poverty. But once the money started flowing, he didn鈥檛 stop. Thanks to his greed, he eventually loses all the people he was fighting for in the first place.
Quam Omole 鈥 Quam鈥檚 Money
Quam (Falz) is a security guard turned overnight millionaire. In a too-good-to-be-true deal, Quam 鈥渋nvests鈥 鈧500 million, subsequently losing all his riches in what is, of course, a scam.
Andy 鈥 Sugar Rush
When the Sugar sisters stumble upon $800,000 that isn’t theirs, Sola’s boyfriend, Andy, decides the smartest move is to quietly steal some of the cash for himself rather than stick with the plan. The cost is high: his life.
Chief Beecroft 鈥 Chief Daddy
Chief Beecroft (Taiwo Obileye) was generous, but he was a terrible financial planner. Leaving behind a stupidly vague will, the chief leaves his dysfunctional family fighting over his massive wealth.
Zuri 鈥 The Smart Money Woman
Zuri (Osas Ighodaro) earns 鈧600k/month. By Nigerian metrics, she is a high earner. However, her designer lifestyle massively outpaces her income, and soon she鈥檚 drowning in debt.
READ NEXT: The Most Expensive Gifts Nigerian Pastors Have Ever Received
