Popular Nigerian content creator and influencer, Ola of Lagos, has shared a deeply emotional and painful experience that taught him one of the hardest lessons of his life. The automobile enthusiast, known for his luxury car reviews and flashy lifestyle, revealed that an act of misplaced kindness once landed him in a financial mess that cost him nothing less than ₦18 million.
Ola of Lagos narrates his ordeal
During an engaging online conversation with fans, Ola disclosed that he once got involved in a business deal not because it made sense financially but because he wanted to show kindness and generosity. Unfortunately, his good intentions backfired in the worst possible way.
According to him, the deal left him with a shocking ₦18 million debt. He explained how he had to dig deep into his personal savings to cover the loss, a situation that he described as both heartbreaking and unnecessary. “I once did a business, not really out of pity but out of being too nice, and it left me with an ₦18 million debt. Imagine having to pull ₦18 million from your pocket to settle a debt you shouldn’t have incurred in the first place. It makes no sense,” he said, clearly expressing his regret.
A turning point in his mindset
Reflecting on the incident, Ola admitted that the financial blow was a major wake-up call in his life. He said it was an unforgettable reminder that even though kindness is a virtue, it must always be balanced with wisdom, boundaries, and discernment.
The Lagos-based influencer stressed that he has not stopped showing love to the people around him or to the streets, but the experience has completely reshaped the way he approaches generosity. “That experience made me decide never to be too nice again. Of course, I still show love to the streets, but now I do it with sense,” he added, noting that wisdom must guide every act of kindness.
Public reactions to Ola’s confession
As soon as his story went viral, social media users began sharing their thoughts, with opinions split between sympathy and criticism. Some commended him for being open about his mistake, while others insisted that his problem was not kindness but poor decision-making.
keenn_eth commented: “If you too sweet them go lick you finish. Life will always test you when you don’t set boundaries.”
Smartek2 commented: “So you’re blaming kindness for your bad business decision? Abeg, don’t demonize being nice because you lacked sense.”
Smartek2 added: “Ola of Lagos should just admit he was scammed, not that he was too nice. Nigerians always like to repackage failure.”
SAb commented: “That’s a tough lesson but also a real one. Being kind is good, but when it comes at the cost of putting yourself in such huge debt, it stops being kindness and starts becoming self-sabotage. Ola’s story is a reminder that helping others should never mean hurting yourself.”
Despite the mixed reactions, Ola’s revelation has sparked a larger conversation online about the dangers of blind generosity and the importance of protecting one’s own financial stability while extending kindness to others.