Neo Akpofure, a former Big Brother Naija contestant, opened up about his financial journey, sharing candid details about his struggles with money before rising to fame on the reality show, and how his financial situation has transformed since then.
“5 years ago today, I was still driving on bolt in calabar, I picked up Mc Galaxy and his associate, he was craving bush meat and palm wine from somewhere called Atimbo.
We enjoyed the bush meat and palm wine before dropping them off at the airport. Fast forward to today, I look back and see how far I’ve come. If I had given up on my dreams then, na me for fk up.”
Despite Neo Akpofure’s uplifting account of his financial growth, he faced criticism from trolls who downplayed his success, claiming he was never truly poor.
Neo Akpofure swiftly responded to the naysayers, firing back with a sharp retort, refusing to let their negative comments diminish his accomplishments.
“It’s sad that comprehension is your problem. I didn’t mention anything about being p**r or rich. My point is that anyone can have dreams and aspirations, regardless of their financial situation.”
In contrast to the negative comments, a significant number of online users rallied around Neo Akpofure, offering words of encouragement and support in the comments, dwarfing the trolls’ harsh remarks and showcasing a more positive and uplifting response to his story.