Afrobeats singer Mr Real has raised concerns over a new trend in Nigeria where individuals hire people to spray money at parties to pressure guests into doing the same. In a video shared on his Instagram page, Mr Real warned Nigerians not to feel pressured by everything they see online or at events. He explained that this trend is becoming increasingly popular, particularly in Lagos and Abuja.
According to Mr Real, the hired "money sprayers" and the host share the "profit" after an event, while the "capital" is returned to the former. The amount of money sprayed at an event depends on the agreement between the host and the "money sprayers". In some cases, they also spray dollars. This trend has led to a situation where people feel pressured to spray money, not knowing that it was staged.
Mr Real's concerns were sparked by an incident at a hotel in Abuja, where a chaos broke out at night. He discovered that the boys involved in the altercation were called "money sprayers". They were hired to spray money at an event, but a disagreement arose when the host found counterfeit $800 in the money that was sprayed.
The "money sprayers" insisted that they did not spray the counterfeit money, arguing that it could have been the celebrant's friends. However, the host accused them of spraying the counterfeit money. This incident has highlighted the risks associated with hiring "money sprayers" and the potential consequences for those involved.
Mr Real's revelation has sparked a national conversation about the trend of hiring "money sprayers" at parties. Many Nigerians have expressed shock and disappointment at the discovery that some individuals are staging money spraying sessions to pressure guests into doing the same. The trend has also raised concerns about the impact on social media, where people often feel pressured to present a certain image.
According to Mr Real, "money sprayers" are rampant in Lagos, particularly in Lekki. He warned Nigerians not to believe everything they see on social media or at events, as some of it may be staged. He also urged people to be mindful of the pressure to spray money and not to feel obligated to do so.
The trend of hiring "money sprayers" has raised questions about the values and priorities of some Nigerians. It has also highlighted the need for people to be aware of the potential consequences of their actions and to be mindful of the impact on others. As the conversation continues, it remains to be seen how this trend will evolve and what measures will be taken to address it.
Key points
- Mr Real warns Nigerians about hiring 'money sprayers' to spray money at parties to pressure guests into doing the same.
- The trend of hiring 'money sprayers' is becoming increasingly popular in Lagos and Abuja.
- The 'money sprayers' and the host share the 'profit' after an event, while the 'capital' is returned to the former.
