‘From Owning Billions To Bankruptcy, Indebtedness’, Skit Maker Mr Macaroni Opens Up On Financial Struggles, Betrayal

Widespread Nigerian comic, actor, and activist, Adebowale ‘Debo’ Adedayo, broadly referred to as Mr Macaroni, has shared a deeply private story about his previous monetary struggles, resulting in chapter, indebtedness and struggling betrayal.

In a heartfelt submit on his X (previously Twitter) deal with on Thursday, the entertainer revealed how he turned a sufferer of monetary rip-off – a failed funding, and monetary recklessness, which left him in crippling debt, amounting to over half a billion Naira.

Mr Macaroni, identified for his comedian skits and social activism, disclosed that the monetary troubles started round 2021/2022 when he fell sufferer to a rip-off and concurrently misplaced all his financial savings in a failed funding. Regardless of the setback, he saved his struggles non-public.

“If you already know me properly sufficient, you’d know I don’t wish to share my issues. I might be going by means of the worst and on the similar time serving to others resolve their very own issues, however I simply would by no means share mine,” he wrote.

The comic defined that, in an try to satisfy his monetary commitments and obligations, he resorted to borrowing cash. Nonetheless, his monetary selections solely deepened his issues as he discovered himself paying off curiosity with the cash he earned.

“I generate income in tens of millions, so I by no means thought borrowing cash to pay again with pursuits might ever be an issue. However I obtained too comfy, and it took me a very long time to comprehend that I used to be utilizing the cash I used to be incomes to pay again pursuits,” he admitted.

Mr Macaroni additional acknowledged his monetary recklessness, describing how he had at all times prioritised serving to others even at his personal expense. “I might give out my cash for lunch to somebody who didn’t have breakfast, forgetting that I might go hungry when it’s time for lunch,” he confessed, urging these with related tendencies to “share your breakfast and hold your cash for lunch.”

Regardless of his challenges, he mentioned the 12 months 2024 marked a breakthrough in his appearing profession, with two of his movies being screened at worldwide festivals and his performances receiving widespread commendations. Nonetheless, behind the scenes, he was weighed down by the fact of his mounting money owed.

Probably the most painful blow, in keeping with Mr Macaroni, got here from somebody he thought of an in depth pal and sister, who betrayed his belief. “I hardly belief folks, and nothing actually surprises me concerning the actions of people, however this one, I might by no means have ready for,” he lamented.

However, the actor remained resolute. “One factor about me is that I’m a warrior! I’ve by no means backed down from a struggle. Once I fall, I bounce again even stronger by God’s grace, and I hold my head up,” he declared.

With the assist of household and buddies, Mr Macaroni revealed that he has made robust selections and is now in a greater place emotionally and financially. He inspired others going by means of difficulties not to surrender.

“This letter of affection is for my folks going by means of no matter. Please DO NOT GIVE UP! Individuals will betray you, however it’s essential to not let that derail you. You’re alive for a purpose. And day-after-day of your life, it’s essential to struggle to be a greater individual than you had been yesterday,” he suggested.

The comic concluded his submit with a message of hope: “Could the love in our hearts be eternally larger than the hate, betrayal, and wickedness on the planet.”