Renowned Nigerian actor Chinedu Ikedieze, widely known as Aki, has expressed his unhappiness over the rising number of online beggars.
Taking to Instagram, the veteran actor shared his concerns regarding the multitude of individuals reaching out to him through Direct Messages (DM) in search of financial assistance.
In a video posted on his Instagram page, Aki revealed that he was approached by someone audaciously requesting $35,000, while another individual had the audacity to send him a DM asking for $12,000.
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The actor expressed his anger at the exorbitant monetary demands, emphasizing that they were not limited to Nigerians alone.
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Aki implored social media users to recognize that celebrities also have their own responsibilities and obligations. He emphasized that he cannot simply fulfill everyone’s requests, particularly during these challenging times.
He said, ‘’This is getting out of hand. How can you people turn my DM to Bank of Industry? If I open my DM is always ‘’Oga please, please, please’ Jesus! It is too much. The way you guys beg it is like we do not have responsibilities. If I start to share the money like that it will finish.
“Imagine somebody was begging me for $35, 000. That is how much in Naira? Approximately twenty-something Million. Another one was asking me for $12, 000 that he wants to pen a shop. The problem is even that it is not just Nigerians.” he said.