Nigerian comic actor, Mr. Macaroni, has opened up about a difficult chapter in his life, revealing that he lost over ₦500 million due to fraud and failed investments between 2021 and 2022.
In a heartfelt post, he shared that, initially, he wanted to keep the ordeal private and bear the financial burden alone while continuing to entertain his audience. However, the weight of his struggles became overwhelming.
Though he did not go into specifics about his failed investments, Mr. Macaroni disclosed that he lost all his savings and was forced to borrow money from various sources to meet his financial commitments.
Initially, he did not see borrowing as an issue, given his income from acting. However, over time, he realized that he was using most of his earnings to pay off loan interests, which made it difficult to recover financially.
“As I was finding my feet after some of my films earned me recognition, I was hit by another blow that completely destabilized me,” Mr. Macaroni confessed. “2024 was a turning point for my acting career. Two of the films I featured in were screened at international festivals. My performances in other films also earned me numerous commendations. But it was also the most troubling year for me. Every day and night, I was burdened knowing I was over half a billion in debt… I am a financially reckless person.”
Despite these hardships, Mr. Macaroni acknowledged the support of his family, friends, and the tough financial decisions he made, which helped stabilize his life. “I feel stronger and more in control than I have in the past three years,” he said.
He urged others facing financial difficulties to seek help, make better financial decisions, and never let betrayal or hardship derail their journey.