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Pocket-Watching: Why Are Nigerians So Invested in Other People’s Money?

Hello guys! If you’re fund of calculating other people’s finances, this episode is for you. On today’s episode, we discuss pocket-watching. From social media audits of luxury lifestyles to parents asking, “How much do you earn?”, why are Nigerians so obsessed with other people’s money?

We also discuss the pressures of looking rich, the rise of online flex culture, and why many assume that young people with money must be into Yahoo or runs. Is pocket-watching just curiosity, or is it a deeper issue rooted in class struggles and entitlement? And most importantly, how do you navigate life…

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