“Sometimes I spend ₦400k just to meet celebrities and beg” – Lagos street beggar
A Lagos street beggar popularly known as the “Lekki street boy” has caused a buzz on social media after claiming he spends over ₦200,000 daily just to gain access to celebrities and wealthy individuals so he can beg them for money.
The young man, who has become popular for loitering around luxury spots in Lekki, said begging in high-brow areas is not for the poor because it requires heavy spending before meeting influential people.
‘I Spend People’s Salaries Just to Beg’
In a recent interview, he explained that he spends large amounts daily to position himself among celebrities.
According to him, “Yesterday alone, I spent ₦250k. I wanted to beg someone inside a club, so I had to buy a shot of Azul for ₦70k, and I bought three. Sometimes I spend up to ₦400k just to get access to beg.
“I dey spend this much to meet with celebrities. I spend people salary just cause I want to meet celebrities and beg, do you think is poor man begging I’m doing?”
His comments shocked many Nigerians, who expressed disbelief that a beggar could afford such spending.
Some social media users mocked the lifestyle as wasteful, while others argued that it reflects the extreme pressure to associate with celebrities in Lagos nightlife.
The controversy has continued to generate reactions, with many wondering how he funds such a lifestyle and whether his approach to begging defeats the purpose entirely.
