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FX:
Before nko. Imagine me making $10b. It's for my whole village and friends as a matter of hard fact. I can't finish it nah

How many humans alive have even $1 billion? He's talking about more like $1 million

Black tax is not for me. Everybody should be busy and work for their own beer. If I happen to give you, it's not an entitlement rather it's for charity which is not meant to be means of livelihood.

I see no reason why I should stop helping and supporting my family as long as habe money to support them even if they ask me 1,000 thousands times I will be happy to do it.

There is a man here a neighbouring town, Iseyin. In iseyin, reconstructed their family house to 2 bedrooms flat sections up to 100 units and told all family members take one be each even people that are close to family had opportunity to benefit.

My point is that many successful people only help family with money that we also know it can never sustain a business in this Nigeria to family who needs help and eventually when they asl for help again, you say did I not give you 100k to start business?? Tell me what business can 100k do.

Many successful people only help to intimidating but not helping to be successful.

I wish I can send voice note to explain myself

They always feel you're the one to always bail them out financially with that their entitlement mentality

FX:
Before nko. Imagine me making $10b. It's for my whole village and friends as a matter of hard fact. I can't finish it nah

Even Micheal Jordan that is the highest sports billionaire is not up to 5 billion

owobokiri:
Why is he always complaining, this stingy maggot.
This guy is supposed to be "The Okpara" in his father's house!
In traditional igbo settings, he should be the one to guide his siblings rightly in life when his dad is not there or incapcitated. But he is always wailing..

My dad trained all his 4 brothers. Man sacrificed a lot to set them up in life. It is the igbo culture! Culture defines a people... Mikel is from Neni in Anambra State. The first son of his father. But I doubt if he knows the site of his father's "Obi"!
Mikel needs to be flogged!

I know he was born in Jos, but together with PSquare them, dude is becoming a maximum emberassment to the igbo culture.
You don't complain about what you did for your family or siblings. Where we come from, it is not a gesture, it is a RESPONSIBILITY.
All these "my mama said I be igbo" will unravel the great culture of the igbos if allowed..

Are your uncles and their children still dependent on your father? That is the issue here.

What he is complaining is about people that refuse to use the help to become independent...but decide to just keep eating the assitance and coming back for more.

This guy estate for abuja named Paradise valley no be small money this nigga spend. Real successful young man

aybabz101:
Not only in Africa...it's like this globally...

Though it's more exacerbated in Africa and South America due to high prevalence of poverty.....

These guys should just stop coming online and blowing things out of proportion

lies nothing like that globally...
.only in Africa especially Nigeria...
Europe and the American are doing well individually that Thier in laws don't depend on them...
hardly see a parent bringing kids to this world to come labour and Care for them

Once the money is very large, put some of it in a high yield savings or mutual funds account and use the interest earned to settle black tax regularly.

But after a while, tie remittance to projects that will help them start earning for themselves e.g Education, skills training, business funding

FX:
Before nko. Imagine me making $10b. It's for my whole village and friends as a matter of hard fact. I can't finish it nah

Mikel should keep quiet! It is African culture because, " who go succeed.. succeeds for the family... Who no succeed na family get the burden".

FX:
Before nko. Imagine me making $10b. It's for my whole village and friends as a matter of hard fact. I can't finish it nah

You can't finish it because u are only thinking of consumption $10b is nothing to people like elon musk.

Person wey sponsor nigeria for Olympics go they complain like this . If you're rich and can't help your family and loved ones , heck what's the need for the money.

tragergeorge:
lies nothing like that globally...
.only in Africa especially Nigeria...
Europe and the American are doing well individually that Thier in laws don't depend on them...
hardly see a parent bringing kids to this world to come labour and Care for them

Tell me you don't know anything about America/Europe . Go and look at NFL/NBA draft when they ask the drafted players what they'll be using their first paycheck for and you'll see their response .

owobokiri:
Why is he always complaining, this stingy maggot.
This guy is supposed to be "The Okpara" in his father's house!
In traditional igbo settings, he should be the one to guide his siblings rightly in life when his dad is not there or incapcitated. But he is always wailing..

My dad trained all his 4 brothers. Man sacrificed a lot to set them up in life. It is the igbo culture! Culture defines a people... Mikel is from Neni in Anambra State. The first son of his father. But I doubt if he knows the site of his father's "Obi"!
Mikel needs to be flogged!

I know he was born in Jos, but together with PSquare them, dude is becoming a maximum emberassment to the igbo culture.
You don't complain about what you did for your family or siblings. Where we come from, it is not a gesture, it is a RESPONSIBILITY.
All these "my mama said I be igbo" will unravel the great culture of the igbos if allowed..

He was born and grew up in the north doesn't know much about his igbo roots and culture.

No point bro,

tragergeorge:
lies nothing like that globally...
.only in Africa especially Nigeria...
Europe and the American are doing well individually that Thier in laws don't depend on them...
hardly see a parent bringing kids to this world to come labour and Care for them

Please familiarise yourself with what is going on globally in relation to stars globally ......

And again... its not peculiar to sports only.....its also common among musicians and movie stars ....

If you are a star....people closest to you will expect a form of financial obligation from you...

Some people even have to go to court and file for restraining orders against family members and associates...

This is common globally bro although more pronounced in Africa.....its you that will manage yourself and prevent people form exploiting you

Then set up your family so they won't have to bother you... Have not seen a broke dangote before or a broke dantata... I'm not talking about helping your entire village oh... But you see my siblings... There's nothing I can't do to help them stand on their feet... Shey i wan carry d money go heaven

Oga Saudi League is the solution

owobokiri:
Why is he always complaining, this stingy maggot.
This guy is supposed to be "The Okpara" in his father's house!
In traditional igbo settings, he should be the one to guide his siblings rightly in life when his dad is not there or incapcitated. But he is always wailing..

My dad trained all his 4 brothers. Man sacrificed a lot to set them up in life. It is the igbo culture! Culture defines a people... Mikel is from Neni in Anambra State. The first son of his father. But I doubt if he knows the site of his father's "Obi"!
Mikel needs to be flogged!

I know he was born in Jos, but together with PSquare them, dude is becoming a maximum emberassment to the igbo culture.
You don't complain about what you did for your family or siblings. Where we come from, it is not a gesture, it is a RESPONSIBILITY.
All these "my mama said I be igbo" will unravel the great culture of the igbos if allowed..

Stop talking trash here....Mikel did well for his family,his senior brother Ebere Obi was using expensive cars ranging from Gwagon,Bmw, when he was with Enugu Ranger,he lived on Mikel and reason why he didn't have good career as a goalkeeper despite his talent,the same Mikel spent a lot on his junior brother music career and you are here telling us lies with confidence.

GanagiBitrus:
It's simply because of widespread multi-dimensional poverty in Africa.
The more the financial muscle of your relatives & people around you, the less the financial pressure on you.

Moral: As you succeed & make money in life, try to empower your relatives & those around you.

No offence but give me a clue or two on how you empowered yours and they never had to come to you for money again

[quote author=EmmyMaestro post=140022611]Mikel Obi speaks on family financial pressure faced by successful Africans

Former Super Eagles captain John Obi Mikel has spoken about the financial responsibilities many successful Africans carry toward their extended families.

According to Mikel, in many African societies, financial success often comes with expectations that go far beyond supporting one’s immediate household.

He said that when a person becomes wealthy, siblings, extended relatives, and even in-laws may come to depend on them financially.

Using Victor Osimhen as an example, Mikel suggested that the striker experiences similar pressures.

He added that when successful individuals are no longer able or willing to provide financial assistance, they are often perceived negatively by those who had relied on them.

Mikel said in part …

“In Africa, when you make money, it’s not just yours it belongs to the whole family depending on you. Your siblings, their in-laws, everyone depends on you. Victor Osimhen faces the same thing. The moment you stop helping, you become the bad guy”

In Africa, when you make money, it’s not just yours it belongs to the whole family depending on you. Your siblings, their in-laws, everyone depends on you. Victor Osimhen faces the same thing. The moment you stop helping, you become the bad guy”😭

— John Obi Mikel pic.twitter.com/BSsvzV3l1H

— carter🌚 (@carter8f) July 13, 2026

Obi!

Peter Obi!

Two stingy men on earth!

You have money but you can't help?

If you are financially capable of helping why don't you help? But you here wailing like your father Peter Obi

FX:
Before nko. Imagine me making $10b. It's for my whole village and friends as a matter of hard fact. I can't finish it nah

wait until you get am. Ori e a fe bo

This thing is eating me up and is affecting my health status. Wahala ma de......

This one is always whining. If you choose not to help people na your problem be that. Eat, enjoy your wealth and stop disturbing the quiet!

Judolisco:
Then set up your family so they won't have to bother you... Have not seen a broke dangote before or a broke dantata... I'm not talking about helping your entire village oh... But you see my siblings... There's not2i can't do to help them stand on their feet... Shey i wan carry d money go heaven

No one does it better than the Hausa/fulani. For all their excesses, there are many things about their lifestyle we in the south should learn from.

judas001:
Hello, anyone know any good family lawyer in Abuja?

What is your situation, you can send me a private message and I will direct you to my good lawyer in Abuja.

the amount these family members go ask for no be small ooo

dem wan buy big car. dem wan start big business

owobokiri:
Why is he always complaining, this stingy maggot.
This guy is supposed to be "The Okpara" in his father's house!
In traditional igbo settings, he should be the one to guide his siblings rightly in life when his dad is not there or incapcitated. But he is always wailing..

My dad trained all his 4 brothers. Man sacrificed a lot to set them up in life. It is the igbo culture! Culture defines a people... Mikel is from Neni in Anambra State. The first son of his father. But I doubt if he knows the site of his father's "Obi"!
Mikel needs to be flogged!

I know he was born in Jos, but together with PSquare them, dude is becoming a maximum emberassment to the igbo culture.
You don't complain about what you did for your family or siblings. Where we come from, it is not a gesture, it is a RESPONSIBILITY.
All these "my mama said I be igbo" will unravel the great culture of the igbos if allowed..

I don't think he's the first son, Ebere Obi is his senior

Kog45:
Stop talking trash here....Mikel did well for his family,his senior brother Ebere Obi was using expensive cars ranging from Gwagon,Bmw, when he was with Enugu Ranger,he lived on Mikel and reason why he didn't have good career as a goalkeeper despite his talent,the same Mikel spent a lot on his junior brother music career and you are here telling us lies with confidence.

I heard he opened a transportation company for his family back then. They even said most of the busses were customized with Chelsea based on his career in Chelsea then. I don't know how true this is but many people are misunderstanding what he actually means.

I think he is going to the direction of when all family members depend on you if you have so much money and when you help them, they don't help themselves but keep coming back to depend on you. Probably why he mentioned that when you stop helping they take you as the bad guy, probably forgetting all you have done for them to build themselves.

Ugmama:
No offence but give me a clue or two on how you empowered yours and they never had to come to you for money again

I have a cousin I helped get a job in the industry I work, & mentored him on the best career path.
He eventually rose to a level much higher than myself.

alt3r3g0:
Are your uncles and their children still dependent on your father? That is the issue here.

What he is complaining is about people that refuse to use the help to become independent...but decide to just keep eating the assitance and coming back for more.

Exactly, you are one of the wise people I see here that comprehended where he is coming from. But you can see so many comments here that show how people just don't know how to comprehend what they read but they will be so fast to comment and spill out what is not reasonable.

U deserve award abeg. It's our culture to help siblings.

owobokiri:
Why is he always complaining, this stingy maggot.
This guy is supposed to be "The Okpara" in his father's house!
In traditional igbo settings, he should be the one to guide his siblings rightly in life when his dad is not there or incapcitated. But he is always wailing..

My dad trained all his 4 brothers. Man sacrificed a lot to set them up in life. It is the igbo culture! Culture defines a people... Mikel is from Neni in Anambra State. The first son of his father. But I doubt if he knows the site of his father's "Obi"!
Mikel needs to be flogged!

I know he was born in Jos, but together with PSquare them, dude is becoming a maximum emberassment to the igbo culture.
You don't complain about what you did for your family or siblings. Where we come from, it is not a gesture, it is a RESPONSIBILITY.
All these "my mama said I be igbo" will unravel the great culture of the igbos if allowed..

He’s singing the same song twice, enough please , same people are the one watching your back, communal living is what made us Africans , just do what you can and know your limit