Who else saw Davido‘s post a few days ago requesting for the sum of ₦100 million to clear his Rolls Royce from the port? Or the right question would be who did not see our dearly beloved OBO’s tweet? We need to put respect on his name!

Davido decided that he needed our money to clear his vehicle? First of all, do you understand how highly esteemed we feel to be the ones who are bankrolling one of Nigeria’s biggest superstars? Secondly, do we fully grasp how collectively we can make or break any situation across Nigeria? It was interesting to see.

Beyond the dollar and naira notes, the newfound boldness with which Twitter users began asking for money was refreshing. Why do we have to wait for birthdays to get money? This situation brings up some lessons to learn and act on, and here they are:

1. Rise By Lifting Others: In an interview with Davido with popular media personality, Ebuka Obi-Uchendu, Davido explained two critical aspects of doing good -

a. David has helped a lot of people and will continue to do so. Many times it is easy to forget that the sky is big enough for all the stars to shine, helping others become successful will ultimately help you.

b. He will always be a product of the goodwill of others. That’s another great thing about helping people. It means that if you ever need help, there will be people to jump in for you.

2. We Are More Powerful Than You Think: Yes, this may sound like the beginning of a social media motivational speaker’s video, but there is actual truth in that statement. See how Nigerians flooded Twitter timelines and Instagram stories as asked friends to help Davido. We all turned this into the whirlwind it has become! Now imagine what would happen if we turned that passion and fervour into other aspects of our lives. It might not lead to over ₦150 million in our accounts, but it will get somewhere.

3. Be Smart With Money: Financial literacy is not a fancy term, it’s an important aspect of the lives of over 200 million Nigerians, whether they understand it or not.
Always be ready to make smart money choices, whether it’s a matter of crowdsourcing so as not to eat into your income, or you are using a financial service provider that is tailor-made for your needs. For instance, ALAT by Wema Bank, has savings goals, pre qualified loans and ALAT for Business which allows businesses to operate a corporate account from the comfort of their homes among others.

The tools to be smart with money are all out there, we just need to find them and use them well.

4. Be Bold Enough To Ask: This one applies across life generally. Confidence is a key aspect of getting what we need when it is needed. The fear of rejection causes many of us to shy away from what we deserve. What’s wrong with putting your account number on your status and asking for money without the fear of being seen as poor? What’s wrong with asking your boss for that raise or promotion? What’s wrong with asking your boyfriend of six years to redefine your relationship so you know where you stand so you can move on. The most likely answer to those questions is fear and rejection.

Like Davido, damn the consequences and get what you want, especially if you know you deserve it.

So, as the weekend comes around the corner, which of these are you going to kick into action? Of course, posting your account numbers is a given. Duh! But what else would you do?

Nice write up, OP.