Nigerian reality TV star and social media influencer, Tacha Akide, has sparked widespread debate following her candid remarks about the financial challenges faced by Nigerians living in the United Kingdom.
In a recent video shared online, the former Big Brother Naija housemate, who currently resides in the UK, challenged the common perception that Nigerians abroad are financially better off. According to Tacha, many of them are actually struggling to make ends meet.
She pointed to the rising cost of living in the UK as a major factor, suggesting that some Nigerians back home in Nigeria may be living more comfortably than their counterparts overseas.
“You see those of you always feeling inferior in Nigeria, thinking everyone abroad is rich—most people here are broke,” she said in the video. “The most broke people I’ve met are in the UK. It’s expensive and everyone is just managing.”
Tacha didn’t hold back in highlighting the harsh realities of living abroad. She described expenses such as paying ₦300,000 for a taxi in one day or spending ₦1 million on a car within a week unless one opts for public transport. “If you want to move abroad, fine. But don’t come with the mindset that it’s all rosy,” she advised.
Her comments quickly went viral, triggering a wave of reactions on social media. While some users agreed with her, others offered contrasting perspectives on the broader quality of life abroad versus at home.
Here are a few responses gathered by DAILYPOST:
• @oluchiafundu: “She is saying the truth 100%.”
• @okunenyeife: “Anyone you see in the UK walking and creating content is either new or hasn’t found a clear purpose yet.”
• @iammaryam_raz: “We never hear word since Tacha come UK.”
• @e.f.e.m.e.n.a_kylian: “They may be broke, but at least they have basic amenities. Unlike us who still shout ‘UP NEPA’.”
• @godwinrealest: “No wonder my uncle lived there for 25 years and had nothing to show for it.”
• @joyaustin4743: “You all focus too much on money and ignore quality of life. What’s the point of having money in Nigeria without basic infrastructure?”
Tacha’s remarks have reignited ongoing conversations around the realities of migration, the myth of the “good life” abroad, and the socio-economic challenges that come with relocating to countries with higher living costs.
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