- Nollywood actor Timini Egbuson has sparked conversations online after stating that money does not automatically cure depression or emotional struggles.
- Reacting to a viral post suggesting people only need “₦20 million” to stop being depressed, the actor replied, “It’s not always about money sha,” stressing that wealthy people also face mental health challenges.
Famous Nollywood actor Timini Egbuson has shared his thoughts on the connection between wealth, depression, and happiness, noting that money does not automatically solve emotional struggles.
The movie star disagreed with the popular belief that financial gain can completely eliminate depression, stressing that even wealthy individuals can still experience mental health challenges.
His comments came in response to a viral post on X (formerly Twitter) which suggested that people dealing with depression would feel better if they simply had more money. The post read: “You’re not depressed, you need 20 million naira.”
Reacting to the statement, Egbuson dismissed the idea, saying, “It’s not always about money sha.”
His remark sparked wider conversations online about the root causes of depression beyond financial hardship. Many users agreed that emotional pain can also stem from issues such as loss, anxiety, and personal trauma, not just poverty.
However, others argued that financial struggles remain a major factor in depression for many people, insisting that solving money-related problems could significantly improve mental well-being.
In other news… Popular comedian and singer Carter Efe has sparked reactions online after opening up about his experience in the music industry and why he decided to distance himself from it.
Speaking in a viral video, Carter Efe described the music industry as “very devilish,” while explaining that he initially believed making music was as simple as recording songs and enjoying public attention.
According to him:
“I ran away from music because the industry is very devilish. I thought once you drop a song, you can just go outside and dance to it.”
The entertainer further claimed that he later discovered issues surrounding revenue sharing and earnings from music distribution.
“Next thing, Spotify sent me a full letter saying I wouldn’t even be getting 10% from my song.”
His statement quickly triggered debates online, with many Nigerians questioning whether Spotify was truly responsible for the alleged revenue arrangement.
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