Nigerian social media sensation Black Camaru has shared a heartbreaking story of how he went from earning N5 million for a movie role to becoming homeless with his newborn baby.
In a recent interview, Black Camaru, whose real name is Kurunmi Ijaya, opened up about his struggles with addiction and how it led to his downfall. He revealed that his love for alcohol and drugs consumed him, causing him to lose everything he had worked for.
The actor, who gained fame for his role in the movie “Gangs of Lagos,” said that he was paid N5 million for his part in the film. However, he failed to manage his finances wisely and soon found himself broke and homeless.
Black Camaru’s story is a cautionary tale about the dangers of addiction and the importance of managing one’s finances. He has appealed to Nigerians to help him financially and provide him with accommodation.
The actor’s interview has sparked a mix of reactions from Nigerians, with some expressing sympathy for him while others have criticized him for his past actions.
See some reactions and video below
@ayinde_sagittarius: “Na drugs finish am….. he too carry cultism for head when the lil fame was hot… some people no know say N5m – N10m no be money wey fit make person rich for life.”
@toybexnineeleven: “Man too get talent na life take Monday from him con give him Friday 😂.”
@olabestofficial: “He was my favorite 😂… God shall restore him.”
@jhibhis_culture: “May Allah bless him with second chance 🙏🏻.”
@deejay_kamba: “Me I need just 1m to start life because I never start yet o 😂😂😂.”
@mrlilgaga2: “Can we please help CAMARU AND HIS WIFE THAT IS TRAPPED IN THE HOSPITAL DUE TO LACK OF FUNDS.”
@wealthcraftpro_: “His downfall started from splitting with Oba when that fame came. You don’t leave what took you up there for another thing and expect things to keep moving forward.”
@darmiepearl: “Egbon no lie about the Canadian loud the work he tell una so.”
@cakesbysophiiee: “Person wey I Dey see regular for council bustop no be small thing o.”
@queen_xabara: “The mad him mad, no be mad that enter market😂😂😂😂😂that got me rolling 😂.”
