The wedding of Nigerian socialite Yhemolee recently became the talk of the town, but it wasn’t just the couple who grabbed the attention. Entrepreneur Fekomi, the CEO of Fekomi Global Nigeria Limited, stole the show by reportedly spraying over N150 million in cash during the celebration. Videos of him throwing N500 bills have gone viral, which has sparked a lot of discussion on social media, with many people wondering where his money comes from.
Fekomi has always kept a quiet profile, even though he is famous for his success in the herbal medicine business. This big show has put him in the spotlight, though. A lot of people are wondering about his financial situation because of how much money he spent at the wedding. Many people on social media have asked, “What exactly does Fekomi do?” People who find it hard to believe that someone could just throw around such a large amount of money without thinking about it have been using the phrase “Are you a ritualist?” a lot.
The wedding videos that went viral show There are people cheering for Fekomi as he stands in the middle of the dance floor and throws piles of cash into the air with ease. Spraying money at parties in Nigeria is a tradition, and this scene makes me think of those kinds of fancy events. There is a lot of money involved in this case, though, which takes the practice to a whole new level and makes people both worried and curious.
What people have said about it online is a mix of envy, respect, and doubt. Some people think Fekomi’s actions show how successful he is and praise him for being kind and able to enjoy the fruits of his labour. Some people, though, are not convinced. They don’t understand how a company that sells herbal products can make so much money to spend so much on nice things. The suggestion of ritualism has been especially strong, with many users jokingly or seriously saying that his wealth might come from magical sources.
That kind of attention has been paid to rich Nigerians before. People who show off their extreme wealth often get both respect and suspicion in a country where the gap between the rich and the poor is very big. In Fekomi’s case, too, the fact that the vids went viral has only made people more interested. Some say that his wealth comes from working hard and making smart business choices, but others are less kind and think there is something more strange going on.
Even though the talk is still going on online, Fekomi hasn’t said anything public about the rumours about his wealth. We don’t yet know if this will just be another moment of social media chatter or if it will lead to more serious questions. Videos of him throwing money at Yhemolee’s wedding are still going around, which keeps his name in the news and starts conversations about money, success, and the Nigerian dream.