Nigerian skit maker Zicsaloma has advised individuals who begin earning well to distance themselves from friends and family members who are lazy, entitled, or financially dependent on them. In a recent post shared on Instagram, Zicsaloma stressed that such relationships can drain resources and potentially drag successful people back into financial hardship.
Why Zicsaloma Says to Cut Off Certain Relationships
According to Zicsaloma, some people expect successful friends to keep giving them money simply because they were around when the friend had nothing. He noted that such individuals often squander whatever they receive before returning for more, creating a cycle of dependency that can be difficult to break.
The comedian emphasized that money earned through legitimate means is not necessarily money available for sharing. He pointed out that successful people still have businesses to fund, investments to make, and their financial future to secure, which means they cannot give away money indiscriminately.
Protecting Your Financial Future
Zicsaloma urged people to cut off relationships that constantly drain their resources. He warned that such individuals could eventually drag them back into financial hardship, undoing the progress they have made.
The post, shared by Linda Ikeji's blog on Instagram at 11:34 PM on 23/08/2026, has sparked discussions among followers about the balance between generosity and financial self-preservation. The video accompanying the post shows Zicsaloma elaborating on his advice, emphasizing the need to prioritize one's own financial stability over the demands of others.
Zicsaloma's advice comes amid growing conversations in Nigeria about financial boundaries and the pressure successful individuals face from their social circles. His comments highlight the importance of setting limits and making deliberate choices about who to support financially, even when it means distancing from loved ones.
