Popular content creator, Ola of Lagos, has opened up about a painful financial lesson that taught him the importance of balance between generosity and boundaries.
Ola disclosed that a business deal, driven by his desire to be overly kind, spiraled into an ₦18 million debt—forcing him to dig deep into his own pocket to clear it.
Sharing the experience, he said:
“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 added that while he still gives back to the streets, he now does so wisely:
“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’s story has sparked conversations online, with many praising his transparency and urging others to learn from his costly mistake.
