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Nigerian businessman Emeka Okonkwo, popularly known as E-Money, has gifted Nollywood star Chinedu Ikedieze a brand new 2024/2025 SUV during his birthday celebration. Eyes Of Lagos reports,

Videos circulating on social media captured the emotional moment the Five Star Music boss presented the luxury vehicle to the actor, widely known for his iconic comic roles. Ikedieze, often called “Aki” by fans, appeared visibly surprised and grateful as he received the gift at the star-studded event.

E-Money has built a reputation for celebrating his birthdays with grand gestures and generous giveaways. Over the years, he has presented expensive cars and cash gifts to family members, colleagues, staff, and entertainers within the Nigerian entertainment industry.

Some notable beneficiaries of his generosity include his younger brother and music star KCee, comedian Funny Bone, and media personality Yaw, who previously received a Toyota Land Cruiser.

The gesture has generated widespread reactions online, with many Nigerians praising the businessman’s generosity while others debated the culture of gifting among celebrities.

One user, @tjengine1, commented that wealthy individuals often support people within their circles but added that true generosity comes from giving without expecting returns.

Another user, @daminabokelvin, congratulated the actor, writing, “Congratulations to IK on his new car. Omo money na water.”

Meanwhile, @inis_heritage suggested that the strong friendship between the two personalities may have contributed to the generous gesture, noting that they must have known each other for many years.

autoez:
Why's emoney not on forbes list of richest in Nigeria? The guy too carry i swear.

Bahamas95:
Nice one.



This is the difference between men and woman, men give on their birthdays while women believe it's their birthright to receive.



I know of a girl in my neighbourhood back then who celebrate her birthday at least 3times in a year........All na format to collect money from guys.

fasho01:
Okay, seen. How is this news though? And on a lighter note, how will the recipient drive it

plumcomm:
If he doesn’t buy for pawpaw the it is tribalism.because Forbes is driven by tribalism,sentiments and emotions.you can compile your own list and list your father as number one on the list.they believe all the wonders of the world abide in their kpekus so as you are knacking it,you don’t need any other thing from them

Dogalmighty17:
May God keep blessing E-money.

autoez:
Daddy is long gone unfortunately. Maybe i should add your own father to the list as number 2 after Elon Musk

lordopsy2018:
Na me first come here today

Emeskhalifa:
Rich supporting rich

I mean, not like Aki really needs the SUV, but imagine if the money of that SUV was used to empower just 10 serious minded genuine individuals with genuine business idea but lack funds to finance the business idea, that's 10 family out of poverty, imagine the number of people the 10 people can employ, mouths that will feed through just that 10 people

autoez:
I believe he's into other big business like importation.

autoez:
Why's emoney not on forbes list of richest in Nigeria? The guy too carry i swear.

CanadaOrBust:
You jump number one question: HOW exactly is all this money made? He's certainly not the only one with record label. Honestly gives me Hushpuppy vibes

Emeskhalifa:
Rich supporting rich

I mean, not like Aki really needs the SUV, but imagine if the money of that SUV was used to empower just 10 serious minded genuine individuals with genuine business idea but lack funds to finance the business idea, that's 10 family out of poverty, imagine the number of people the 10 people can employ, mouths that will feed through just that 10 people

alphonsojidebab:
https://eyesoflagos.com/2026/02/19/e-money-gifts-chinedu-ikedieze-suv-birthday/

Mrexcell:
Kc is the eldest not e money.