Nigerian media entrepreneur Chude Jideonwo recently shared an important life lesson on a podcast. At just 24 years old, he made a smart money decision — he bought a house in Lekki instead of spending on flashy cars and expensive luxuries.

Chude explained that he kept driving the same car for ten years before finally changing it in 2024. By the time he replaced it, the car was almost falling apart! He said he never cared about showing off a flashy lifestyle. Instead, he focused on building real wealth — putting money into things that could support him during tough times.

Speaking with passion, Chude criticized the growing trend where young people make big financial choices just to impress their followers on social media. He pointed out that many of these followers won’t even matter in a few years.

Chude also revealed a sad truth about some famous people. He said some celebrities rent luxury houses and pretend they own them — even living on streets named after themselves — while secretly struggling with landlords.

His message to young Nigerians was clear: Don’t let peer pressure push you into living a fake lifestyle. In today’s tough economy, it’s better to make smart, long-term decisions that will help secure your future.

Instead of trying to “keep up” with others by living beyond your means, Chude encourages everyone to invest wisely and focus on what truly matters.