Popular Nigerian singer Chike has caused a stir on social media after he rewarded a troll with N1 million.
The drama began when a netizen criticized Chike, claiming that the late singer Mohbad made Chike famous.
The troll, known as @hate_ofx, wrote: “mohbad made you.” Chike responded with, “Your mother made you ❤️” and later added, “Now I doubt your mother even made you right.”
Chike’s response continued, “I for send you like 1M now, make hunger comot your eye make you see road but your account fit collapse. Let the good guy rest in peace.”
The troll then posted his account details, and Chike transferred N1 million, saying: “I know say na hunger. hunger boy, Oya and eat.”
The gesture has divided opinions online. Some netizens criticized Chike for encouraging bad behavior, while others found the situation amusing.
Blessingngozika_ commented: “Rewarding bad behaviour should never be encouraged.”
Comradejerrbernard wrote: “Ignores the loyal fans, recognizes and gifts the trolls. Haha! It’s not just him though. That’s what most celebrities do.”
Makersp_ joked: “If no be for hate wetin I for chop this night” is so hilarious 😂😂😂😂”
Phconfidential remarked: “Moral of the story: Ignoring a hater could save you a million bucks!”
Annie_gold001 praised Chike’s music, saying: “Nobody made chike💯..BOO OF THE BOOLESSS remains the best album ever released in Nigeria 📌”
Wallpaperplace questioned: “So Money Dey hatred business like this?? 😀”
Ckgramm said: “Omo hatred just pay for my front now now? Chisoss!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!😭”
Rosythrone added: “If no be for hate wetin I for chop this night” omo to dey hate don finally pay 😂”
Hassanahh warned: “What worked for him might not work for you. If you go and troll who will throw you in prison, you’ll see shege 😂”