Nedu Wazobia says you cannot become a role model in Nigeria without money, highlighting wealth’s role in respect and influence

Popular media personality Nedu Wazobia has stated that in Nigeria, financial status heavily influences one’s ability to be regarded as a role model.

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Speaking during a podcast with fellow media figure Chude Jideonwo, Nedu highlighted the negative role money plays in social perception, noting that people increasingly respect only those with wealth.

In a snippet shared on his Instagram page, Nedu also pointed out that many women living in Lekki, Lagos, rely on men to pay their rent, implying that financial independence is tied to social credibility.

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“You can’t be a role model when you don’t have money in Nigeria. Most women wey dey live for Lekki, na men dey pay their rent,” Nedu said, underscoring the influence of wealth on status and admiration in contemporary Nigerian society.