BNXN Says Lagos Is More Expensive Than Los Angeles

BNXN stirs debate after claiming Lagos is more expensive than Los Angeles, highlighting social pressures and cost of living differences

Nigerian singer BNXN, formerly known as Buju, has triggered widespread debate online after claiming that living in Lagos is more expensive than living in Los Angeles, United States.

Also read: Call of My Life Hits N498m, Becomes 2026 Top Nollywood Film

The music star made the comment while reflecting on his recent experience in the United States, where he said he noticed a clear difference in day-to-day financial expectations compared to Nigeria.

BNXN stated that one of the most striking changes for him was the absence of constant monetary requests he often experiences in Lagos.

According to him, life in the United States feels financially simpler, with fewer informal demands placed on individuals by acquaintances and social networks.

“I was telling someone, since I got to the United States, I haven’t seen one egbon adugbo asking me to press money,” he said.

He argued that while Los Angeles is widely regarded as one of the most expensive cities in the United States, the cost of living experience differs significantly from Lagos due to additional social pressures in Nigeria.

BNXN explained that housing appears to be the major expense in Los Angeles, while other aspects of daily life are relatively straightforward.

“The only thing expensive in LA is housing. Here you just pay your rent and you’re good,” he added.

Also read: Call of My Life Hits N498m, Becomes 2026 Top Nollywood Film

His remarks have since sparked mixed reactions across social media, with users debating the comparison between the two cities and the broader realities of cost of living in Lagos.