Veteran Nollywood actress and evangelist Eucharia Anunobi has publicly supported First Lady Remi Tinubu's controversial recommendation that Nigerians embrace small-scale businesses such as selling akara, roasted corn, and other local snacks. The First Lady faced widespread criticism for the advice, but Anunobi insists that many people overlook the opportunities around them.
Anunobi Challenges Online Begging Culture
In a video posted on Instagram on Monday, July 6, Anunobi directly addressed Nigerians who constantly seek financial assistance on social media. She urged them to focus on creating their own income instead of asking for "urgent ₦2k." According to her, learning simple skills or starting modest businesses can significantly improve one's financial situation.
"Every time you will be asking for urgent ₦2k, have you not heard you can start a small skill business like akara frying, corn roasting, kuli-kuli making," she said in the video. The actress emphasized that success begins with taking the first step rather than waiting for life-changing opportunities.
From Akara to Millionaire Status
Anunobi suggested that someone who starts by frying akara today could eventually become wealthy enough to earn recognition and financial independence. "Before you can say First Lady Akara—sorry, Chairlady Alakara—you would have become a millionaire," she said. She also reminded Nigerians that the Bible teaches that God blesses the work of people's hands, adding: "If you snooze, you lose. If you lose, you will snooze. Just don't snooze; start that business or else you will never become a billionaire."
Public Reactions to the Actress's Stance
Legit.ng compiled comments from social media users responding to Anunobi's video. User @cynthia_godwin_chinny stated: "My Akara and corn business is just moving well all thanks to our First Lady." Another user, @julianaj.ibrahim, wrote: "God bless you, Mama, for this powerful reminder! So true—every great empire started from a small seed. As a young entrepreneur pouring my heart into handcrafting natural, healthy Zobo, your words gave me a massive boost today. Thank you for using your platform to encourage us to start small and dream big!"
Context: Previous Advice on Marriage
In January, Legit.ng reported that Eucharia Anunobi advised married couples facing hardship not to rush into divorce. She encouraged couples to pray, go on retreats, and work things out unless the marriage had become life-threatening. She added that the devil was on a mission to destroy marriages, and people must not give up their unions but work to make things better.
