There has been a lot of grumbling over the hike in the prices of goods and fuel in recent times from the masses, and it seems that celebrities are not exempt from the price hike, despite the fact that it is assumed that they are better off than the masses when it comes to finances.
BBNaija alum Uriel took to Instagram to lament over the price hike, stating that the price for a shower gel she uses had been upped since the last time she got it. Uriel also stated that she had to ask the cashier to remove some things she had gotten, and that she was ashamed because of it. To top it up, Uriel mentioned that someone asked for a selfie after her ordeal with the cashier.
It is quite shocking that Uriel came out to lament over the price hike because she seems to be doing well for herself, from signing endorsements deals to owning her own business, Uriel seems well off. However, the recent price hike is one of the highest Nigeria has witnessed in a long time, so it seems to be affecting everyone.
In the same line, a lot of celebrities are speaking up about the recent hike in the prices of goods in Nigeria. Kemi Filani reported earlier that Mercy Aigbe had appealed to Seyi Tinubu over the current hardships that Nigerians are facing. She menti
Also, actress Laide Bakare also openly spoke up about the cost of living in Nigeria, but her message was met with backlash from her colleague Adaora Umoh, who mocked her for crying out, after allegedly supporting the current President during his campaign.