- – Rich Figo’s controversial social media post, “Poor man Pikin go think say na wallpaper,” sparks outcry and debate
- – Netizens criticize Figo’s insensitive comments on poverty and ostentatious lifestyle
- – Discussion ignited about privilege, materialism, and social influence responsibilities
Social media has been buzzing with reactions following a recent write-up by Rich Figo, the husband of Big Brother Naija star, Chomzy. In his controversial post, Figo appears to take a dig at the less privileged while flaunting his impressive fleet of cars.
The stir was caused when Figo shared the now-viral post on his Instastory, featuring new photos of himself and Chomzy posing beside a G-Wagon. Figo’s caption read, “Poor man Pikin go think say na wallpaper.”
Netizens blast Figo
Unsurprisingly, this remark sparked a wave of criticism from netizens who called out Figo for his extreme and insensitive commentary on poverty. Many also took issue with his ostentatious lifestyle, pointing out that true wealth does not necessitate such grandiose displays.
@joy_hora: “How much does this guy really have that’s making him show off like this? You can take a man out of poverty but can’t take the poverty mentality out of him.”
@percksss: “Trying to force ur richness down our throats only proves one thing!”
@onyi_love: “Guy no level of success shocks the street anymore. Oga just make your money and make your family happy, thousands of people are doing better than you, nobody dey chop stone and you aren’t feeding anyone. Know this and know peace. Small boy.”
@king_minaj: “This one na grown up phool be like e come from family of palm wine tappers na ehn make money dey shack am, fair guys normally no dey get?”
@edobabe_alexb: “People wey really get money nor dey make noise, sometimes they forget they have money this one here na mumu.”
@itygirl: “This one just dey fight himselfS998 until you meet a man that doesn’t need social media validation for anything….na until then I fit respect you as a woman!! Cos I no know where una dey see all these cho cho cho native fowls as men.”
@feminine_secretts: “Do you know a biggest flex as a woman? When your man don’t seek social media validation a rich low-key nigga is just the best.”
Figo is no stranger to showcasing his lavish lifestyle on social media and has faced previous scrutiny for doing so. His union with Chomzy in December 2023 came after purportedly parting ways with his first wife, Precious, with whom he shares a child.
As the debate rages on, Figo’s comments continue to ignite discussions about privilege, materialism, and the responsibilities that come with social influence.
