“I wore suits just to act rich despite earning ₦160k” – Frank Edoho opens up on early days of ‘Who Wants To Be A Millionaire’
Popular Nigerian media personality Frank Edoho has opened up about his early years and struggles in the entertainment industry.
The veteran TV host revealed that he earned ₦160,000 monthly during his early years as the host of ‘Who Wants to Be a Millionaire’ (WWTBM) despite appearing wealthy on the show.
Speaking during a seminar, he explained that although many people assumed he was extremely rich because of his appearance and status on the show, the reality behind the scenes was quite different.
Frank Edoho stated that he had to maintain a polished image by constantly wearing suits and carrying himself confidently in public, even when his earnings were not as massive as people imagined.
Narrating his experience, he said:
“My first two years’ salary at the ‘Who Wants To Be A Millionaire’ show was ₦160k monthly, but I had to put on a suit and act like I owned all the money.
“But when MTN came on, I just said let me just give a figure to my boss, the owner of the show. If I should mention it, you all will suffocate, and he was like, ‘Okay, we’ll give you 3 months backpay.’”
He further explained that the breakthrough deal significantly changed his financial situation and marked a turning point in his career as a television presenter.
Many social media users reacted to his statement, with some saying appearances can be deceiving, while others praised him for staying consistent and eventually building a successful career.
One user wrote, “He stayed consistent and it finally paid off.” Another added, “TV made us think every celebrity was already rich.”
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“My first 2 years salary at the ‘Who wants to be a millionaire’ show was 160k Naira monthly but I had to put on a suit and acted like I own all the money”
– Frank Edoho pic.twitter.com/wM9FbvXuah
— Oyindamola🙄 (@dammiedammie35) May 12, 2026