Chinedu Ikedieze, popularly known as Aki, a well-known actor, has expressed his frustration over the overwhelming number of social media users who request financial assistance through his direct messages (DM).
The comedic star is annoyed by the large volume of online beggars, stating that his DM has turned into a Bank of Industry due to their presence.
He recounted instances where two individuals asked for $35,000 and $12,000 respectively, with the latter claiming the funds were needed to open a shop.
Feeling overwhelmed by the sheer magnitude of begging occurring in his DMs and even through email, Aki appealed to the beggars to “take it easy” on him. He emphasized that celebrities, like everyone else, have responsibilities and are also affected by financial constraints.
Additionally, Aki cautioned online beggars against making negative insinuations during times when he cannot provide assistance. He wanted to clarify that contrary to their beliefs, no misfortune would befall them simply because he was unable to fulfill their requests for help.
He said:” Guys, I dey vex o! I’m not happy this thing. This getting out of hand. How can you people turn my DM to a bank of industry? If I open my dm every time, it’s bros please..please…please; it’s too much.
“The way you guys are asking us for money is like we don’t have responsibility. If I start to share the money like that, it will finish. Haba! Every now and then whenever I open my DM
“Anytime I open my DM is either I see bros I need 40 thousand, bros my mother is sick. Imagine somebody was begging me for $35,000 that is like how much in naira? Approximately N27 million another one was asking me for $12,000 that he wants to open a shop.
“The problem is that it’s not just Nigerians. Abeg now..You guys are making it look like we have this money packed somewhere and it’s a must that we cater to your needs. No, it’s not. This economic crunch is biting everybody.
“So, guys, make una take am easy. Una don open office for my head, turned my DM to the bank of industry.
“Don’t make it look like if I don’t do this, something will happen to us. No, nothing will happen to me. I give when I can. Do you know the number of people in my DM? You guys are many. You guys even started sending messages to my email. If I open my email, bros, abeg! Bros, abeg! Me sef dey beg una. Make una take am easy, abeg. I love you guys but I dey vex.”
