Corn seller
“Nigerians, don’t be angry. Since I started this corn business, I’ve never made that kind of money,” she pleaded, withdrawing her first claim.
The woman whose story went viral after claiming she earns N2.5 million every month from her roasted corn business has publicly withdrawn the statement, admitting that she exaggerated her earnings.
In a video shared on social media, she appealed to Nigerians for understanding, saying her earlier claim was inaccurate.
“Nigerians, don’t be angry. Since I started this corn business, I’ve never made that kind of money,” she said.
Her initial interview had generated massive reactions online after she claimed her roadside roasted corn business brought in millions of naira monthly. The story quickly gained traction, with many social media users celebrating it as proof that small businesses could be highly profitable, while others questioned the authenticity of the figures.
The viral claim also sparked debates about entrepreneurship, with some encouraging young Nigerians to explore agribusiness and roadside food vending, while others argued that the reported earnings were unrealistic.
However, her latest admission has changed the narrative, with many users describing it as a reminder of the dangers of exaggerating success stories on social media.
The woman did not explain what prompted her earlier claim but insisted she had never made the amount she previously stated, urging Nigerians not to hold the statement against her.
Her retraction has reignited conversations about the pressure to project extraordinary financial success online and the need for honesty when sharing business experiences.
