It is not news that the Nigerian peso is gradually giving in to the strength of the American dollar, and this appears to have an impact on a great number of individuals, including celebrities. Mercy Aigbe, a Nollywood actress, appeared to be similarly impacted, as she lamented on Instagram the current exchange rate.
Mercy Aigbe accompanied her post with an image illustrating the Naira to Dollar exchange rate, which indicated a value of 1,825 Naira per dollar. She expressed regret in her caption, specifying how she would be able to dispose of her merchandise. In addition, Mercy Aigbe inquired as to how business proprietors were managing the increase in the value of the dollar.
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Mercy Aigbe is not the first public figure to comment on the Dollar and Naira dispute; in fact, a number of them have expressed their opinion on the matter, claiming to have been affected as well.
In a similar vein, businesswoman and influencer Ama Reginald lamented the exchange rate, citing the same challenges she encountered in clearing her products as Mercy Aigbe.
Bobrisky, who engages in cross-dressing, appears to be cognizant of the situation but has demonstrated no empathetic regard amidst the commotion. Conversely, he dedicated some time to disparage Nigerians’ preparation for the current economic crisis, claiming they ought to have been more prepared.