Kindness cost me ₦18m — Ola of Lagos vows never to be too nice again

Popular content creator Ola of Lagos has opened up about a tough life lesson, revealing how an act of kindness once landed him in a staggering ₦18 million debt.

Ola of Lagos shares painful experience

Speaking during an online chat, the influencer admitted that he went into a business not entirely out of pity, but simply because he wanted to be “too nice,” a decision that eventually backfired.

“I once did a business, not really out of pity but out of being too nice, and it left me with an ₦18 million debt. Imagine having to pull ₦18 million from your pocket to settle a debt you shouldn’t have incurred in the first place. It makes no sense,” he said.

A lesson on kindness and boundaries

The content creator explained that the experience taught him an unforgettable lesson about setting boundaries while helping others.

He emphasised that although he still shows love to the streets, he now does it with wisdom and caution.

“That experience made me decide never to be too nice again. Of course, I still show love to the streets, but now I do it with sense,” Ola added.

His revelation quickly sparked conversations online, with many commending his honesty while others pointed out the risks that come with blind generosity.

Social media reactions

The viral revelation generated a wave of responses online:

keenn_eth commented: “If you too sweet them go lick you finish.”

Smartek2 commented: “So you’re blaming kindness for your bad business decision? Abeg, don’t demonize being nice because you lacked sense.”

Smartek2 added: “Ola of Lagos should just admit he was scammed, not that he was too nice. Nigerians always like to repackage failure.”

SAb commented: “That’s a tough lesson but also a real one. Being kind is good, but when it comes at the cost of putting yourself in such huge debt, it stops being kindness and starts becoming self-sabotage. Ola’s story is a reminder that helping others should never mean hurting yourself.”