Popular Nollywood actor Amokade Olatayo, widely known as Ijebu, has sent shockwaves across social media with a staggering revelation about his internet expenses for the year 2025.
A Staggering Sum That Caused Sleepless Nights
In a video that went viral on his social media platforms, including X (formerly Twitter) and Instagram, the Yoruba comic actor opened up about a financial burden that left him deeply concerned. Ijebu disclosed that he calculated the total amount spent on internet data, various subscriptions, and Wi-Fi services from January to December 2025, arriving at a jaw-dropping figure of N1.8 trillion.
The actor expressed his distress, stating that the enormity of the cost had a direct impact on his well-being. "I am thinking, and I can't even sleep," Ijebu confessed in the video, highlighting the psychological toll of realizing such a massive expenditure on connectivity.
Mixed Reactions and Online Frenzy
The actor's claim immediately triggered a flood of reactions from netizens, with many expressing disbelief and humor. While some questioned the veracity of the N1.8 trillion figure, others used the moment to commiserate over the generally high cost of data and internet services in Nigeria.
One user, @Judecstephen, provided a poignant analysis, noting that the sum, if accurate, surpasses the budget for major infrastructure projects in some countries. The user pointed out that the statement, though humorous on the surface, underscores the indispensable and costly nature of internet access for modern life, from work and entertainment to maintaining a social media presence.
Other reactions ranged from playful emojis to direct questions about which internet service providers could possibly account for such a bill.
Ijebu's Year of Major Acquisitions
The revelation about data costs comes after a year of significant investments and acquisitions for the actor. Earlier in 2025, Ijebu unveiled his multimillion-naira lounge located in Ilishan, Ogun State, expressing profound gratitude for the achievement.
His portfolio also expanded in July 2024 with the addition of a new Land Rover to his collection of vehicles. The actor has a history of celebrating his milestones, having begun 2023 by purchasing his dream car and acknowledging his wife's support.
In a heartwarming display in August 2023, Ijebu famously gifted his wife a brand-new car, capturing her emotional reaction in a video that was widely celebrated by colleagues like Mercy Aigbe and fans across the nation.
While the N1.8 trillion data bill is likely an exaggerated figure meant to emphasize a point, it has successfully ignited a crucial conversation about the value and cost of digital connectivity in Nigeria. It reflects a common sentiment among many Nigerians who feel the pinch of recurring expenses on data in an increasingly online world.
