Nollywood actor Timini Egbuson has candidly revealed that he once borrowed money to sustain a flashy lifestyle, admitting he owned about 150 perfumes at the height of his spending spree. Speaking on the MENtality podcast, the actor opened up about the financial strain caused by trying to impress others on social media, a habit he says he has since abandoned.
Timini's Confession: Borrowing to Impress
During the podcast, Timini disclosed that his obsession with luxury items, especially perfumes, drained his finances. He admitted that the pressure to appear affluent pushed him into debt, and he now regrets not investing that money wisely. "There will always be a newer watch, a newer car. I used to be a perfume collector. I had about 150. But I realised that I could have invested the money I spent acquiring perfumes in purchasing land," he said.
Peer Pressure and Authentic Living
Timini was careful to clarify that he is not judging anyone who enjoys nice things, but he stressed the importance of self-reflection. "I'm not trying to talk down on having a nice car or watch. But are you doing it for yourself or because of peer pressure? Are you genuinely happy with it? And without it, would you still be happy?" he questioned. He urged his audience to find contentment from within rather than tying their happiness to material possessions or external validation.
Finding Happiness Beyond the Highlight Reel
The actor also shared how he managed to stay positive during tough financial times. "There are times when I have been broke, but my energy is always the same because I found a way to be happy with whatever I have," he said. He challenged content creators and public figures who mask their struggles with a polished online persona, warning that pretending is unsustainable. "For people who are watching me, I always try to let them know that there will be bad and good days. And if you dwell on the bad days and you can't find yourself, you can't step out or create content, that means you are living a lie. And I wonder how long you can live that lie. I used to be that guy who lived a fake life and borrowed to impress people. But not anymore," Timini stated.
Netizens React to Timini's Confession
Timini's remarks sparked a wave of reactions online. One user, _timini, wrote: "Lmao .. when did he say this?" while diaryofablackgel commented: "I hope Timini is aware he said this?" Another user, bite__beam, noted: "Timini don reply una?? See the way you guys switched on him." Many praised his honesty, with dflowergirlje saying: "As a human, if you can control yourself from peer pressure, you have solved 70% of your problems." justt.kemzy added: "I can never pressure myself 70% of peoples on social media fake it." Others like hadiza__mj shared: "I love how I genuinely love and accept my progress without a doubt or pressure." domingo_loso wrote: "Honestly i no sabi live fake lifestyle especially at this my age. If you feel like I no reach your materialistic standard no wahala, life goes on." helmaqueen1 humorously said: "FOOD. All I need is FOOD."
Timini's Birthday Tribute to Bimbo Ademoye
In a related development, Timini recently made headlines with a heartfelt birthday message to his colleague Bimbo Ademoye. Sharing a romantic clip from a movie scene, he praised her as "amazing" and expressed how blessed he feels to have her in his life. He wrote, "If I'm counting blessings, I'll count having you in my corner 100 times. Y'all help me wish this amazing soul @bimboademoye a happy birthday. Till the wheels fall off babyyyyyyyy."
