Reality TV star and influencer, Natasha Akide, known as Tacha, has sparked intense online reactions after stating that many Nigerians living in the United Kingdom are struggling financially despite popular assumptions of prosperity abroad.
In a viral video, the former Big Brother Naija housemate, who currently resides in the UK, challenged what she called a widespread “inferiority complex” among Nigerians at home who believe that those living overseas are automatically wealthy.
Racha said,”You see those of you always having an inferiority complex in Nigeria, thinking everyone here is rich, most people here are broke.
“The most broke people I have met are actually the people I met in the UK.
“Everyone is holding themselves. It is expensive.”
She described the rising cost of living in the UK as a major factor making life difficult for immigrants, noting that the reality is far from the “rosy” picture many imagine.
“Trust me when I tell you that the living situation here is not rosy. In fact, most people in Nigeria are living better off than people actually living here,” she added.
Tacha further urged Nigerians considering relocation to do so with a clear understanding of the financial pressures involved.
She said,”So if you want to move, go ahead, but not with the mentality of ‘oh, it’s all rosy.
You see yourself spending 300k on a freaking taxi in a freaking day, 1 million on a car in a week unless you want to use the train. Think about your decision.”
