“Kindness Cost Me ₦18 Million,” Ola of Lagos Reveals
Ola of Lagos shares a painful business mistake that left him in ₦18 million debt, warning others about the risks of being “too nice” in business dealings
Ola of Lagos has sparked widespread conversation online after revealing how a failed act of kindness left him in serious debt.
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The Nigerian influencer opened up during an online chat, admitting he lost ₦18 million because he entered into a business deal from a place of generosity rather than strategy.
“I once did a business, not really out of pity but out of being too nice, and it left me with an ₦18 million debt. Imagine having to pull ₦18 million from your pocket to settle a debt you shouldn’t have incurred in the first place. It makes no sense,” he said.
While Ola of Lagos is known for his flashy content and street-smart commentary, his story is resonating with many Nigerians who’ve experienced similar struggles when helping others.
The influencer explained that the incident taught him a painful but necessary lesson: never be “too nice” at your own expense.
“That experience made me decide never to be too nice again. Of course, I still show love to the streets, but now I do it with sense,” Ola of Lagos added.
The confession quickly went viral, with thousands reacting across platforms.
Some commended Ola of Lagos for his honesty, while others criticised him for blaming kindness for what they called a poor business decision.
“So you’re blaming kindness for your bad business decision?” one user asked. “Don’t demonise being nice because you lacked sense.”
Another user remarked: “That’s a tough lesson but also a real one. Helping others should never mean hurting yourself.”
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Despite the criticism, Ola of Lagos has turned the experience into a teachable moment, urging fans and followers to set boundaries and stay financially smart, no matter how generous they feel.
