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Nigerians deride Mercy Eke over $100m birthday gift

Published

4 months ago

September 30, 2024

A video has been circulating on social media, claiming that Big Brother Naija star Mercy Eke received a mind-blowing $100 million as a birthday gift from her unknown boyfriend.

The alleged gift of $100 million was neatly packaged in a small briefcase, alongside an iPhone, which left many netizens in awe of Mercy Eke.

However, upon closer scrutiny, this claim doesn’t quite add up, and here’s why.

The Reality of $100 Million in Cash for Mercy Eke:

Let’s break down the logistics of handling such an enormous sum of money in cash. A stack of $10,000 in $100 bills is approximately half an inch thick. Therefore, a pile of $1 million in $100 bills would measure about 43 inches high, roughly the height of a school backpack. However, when it comes to $100 million in $100 bills, things become much more substantial.

According to financial experts, $100 million in $100 bills would require an entire standard construction pallet to hold the cash. The standard pallet size is 48 inches by 40 inches, and it can hold about 4,000 pounds of weight, which is what you’d need to transport that amount of cash. Simply put, $100 million in cash would never fit in a small briefcase, as seen in the video — it would require a large pallet, not to mention multiple security measures, to even transport.

The Math Behind It

To put this in perspective, a standard pallet can hold the equivalent of about $100 million in $100 bills, spread evenly over its surface. Each deck board of the pallet measures 3 1/2 inches wide by 5/16 inch thick, making it clear that only a well-constructed and heavily reinforced pallet would be able to handle such a load.

Even if Mercy’s supposed gift was in $100 bills, the sheer volume and weight make the story improbable. A small briefcase could possibly fit a few million dollars, but not $100 million.

Why the Story Doesn’t Hold Up

The video, although stunning and glamorous, falls apart under realistic financial and logistical scrutiny. Netizens have already begun to question the authenticity of the alleged gift, with many pointing out the absurdity of trying to fit such a massive sum into a small briefcase. If Mercy Eke’s birthday gift were truly $100 million, it would require much more space — and possibly even a team of security personnel — to manage.

While fans may want to believe in the fairy tale of Mercy Eke’s $100 million gift, the cold, hard facts tell a different story. The packaging shown in the viral video doesn’t match the reality of transporting that much money. It’s safe to say that this headline-grabbing claim is more fable than fact.

@kingsgley: Even without watching I know it can’t be $100 million dollars.

@AssistantEbukaa it’s either you are doing this to take a survey of gullible Nigerians or it is for engagement. Watching the video you will see there’s 500 naira denominations.

@irunnia: We have a numbers problem in Nigeria. Do you people know what is $100 Million? 🤣

@obetiku: 100m dollars will not enter 25 Ghana must go bags.

@mosesokpokoge: Werey millions!A bundle of those is just $10kThose bundles are not more than 10.You guys should take it easy on numbers.

@ebukaokehie: 100M dollars Dem suppose stone you

While the authenticity of the surprise remains unclear, the debate continues to generate buzz on social media, with many followers eagerly waiting for Mercy Eke’s response to the ongoing controversy.

Is it true that Mercy Eke received $100 million from her man? The discussions surrounding this story suggest that netizens remain skeptical, and it appears this mystery might not be solved anytime soon.

Entertainment

Divorce: Toke Makinwa takes a swipe at 2baba

Published

8 hours ago

January 27, 2025

Naijablitznews

*Tells him to be ashamed of himself

By Francesca Hangeior

Media personality Toke Makinwa has slammed artist 2Baba for publicly revealing that he and his wife, Annie, are getting a divorce.

Recall that in an Instagram post on Sunday, 2Baba revealed that they had been separated for some time and are now in the process of filing for divorce, putting an end to their 12-year marriage.

Responding directly to the video posted by 2Baba on Instagram, where he confessed to making the controversial divorce announcement, Toke wrote, “This is wrong on all levels, and you should be ashamed of yourself for bringing this here. Bring it on. If you think she’s alone, let me tell you here that you’ll have to fight all of us.”

Toke expressed her frustration further by posting a message on her Instagram story, targeting those remaining neutral on the issue.

She wrote, “I’m not one for too much talk, but what is wrong is wrong, and as a woman, if you sit on the fence on this one, if it misses you, it’ll touch your daughter or any female in your family.

“No one is innocent, and if you want to bring the media into it, knowing what is happening, we would fight for her.”

Undeterred, Makinwa, in another Instagram story post on Monday, questioned 2Baba’s decision to bring the divorce to the public, emphasising that the full truth will be revealed in due time.

“Nobody is asking anybody to stay in a situation that’s not serving them any purpose anymore; by all means, leave if you must, but why bring this online this very moment?

“We know what is going on behind closed doors. The world doesn’t know anything; it’s already been hectic with opinions flying around, and when I say we will fight for her, I’m not talking about the general public.

“A handful of people know the truth, and time will tell. Timing is everything; empathy is everything. You constantly preach love; you cannot add to the narrative that’s out there when you know what is really happening behind closed doors,” she wrote.

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South African influencer destroys designer clothes after becoming born-again

Published

9 hours ago

January 27, 2025

Naijablitznews

South African influencer Kefilwe Mabote, known for her appearance on the ‘Young, Famous and African’ Netflix series, has posted a video on Instagram setting fire to designer items, many of which were from the luxury brand Versace.

Kefilwe Mabote, who had been a pioneer in luxury fashion influencing in South Africa, filmed herself burning several Versace pieces, particularly those with the ‘Medusa’ logo.

In her Instagram story, she wrote, “Burning the Medusa face was one of the most freeing and therapeutic things I’ve ever done. It was part of breaking down the idols I unknowingly built in my heart, the very things that distracted me from fully walking with Jesus.”

She emphasised that she has found God and that there are many things she once followed and didn’t understand were actually evil, adding that these revelations have now become clearer to her.

Prior to this, she kickstarted 2025 by giving away some of her luxury clothes, including some high-end designer pieces, to her loyal followers.

Kefilwe, butressing on her spiritual awakening, mentioned practices such as idolatry, horoscopes, new age beliefs, unforgiveness, soul ties, certain cultural traditions, wrong associations, and even some social media trends as “evil things” from which she has repented.

“These things kept me bound without me realising it and were tools the enemy used to keep me in bondage,” she reflected.

The popular model added that she has fully surrendered to Jesus, repented of her sins, and renounced everything that gave the devil access to her life.

“I see life differently now, and I’ve learned to live with humility,” she wrote.

Entertainment

18 years after marriage 2face announces separation from wife, Annie

Published

16 hours ago

January 27, 2025

Kayode Sanni-Arewa

Nigerian singer, Innocent Idibia popularly known as Tuface, has announced his divorce from his wife of 18 years, Annie Macaulay.

Tuface took to instagram to state that he and Annie, who he shares two kids with, have been separated for a while and recently filed for divorce.

He wrote;

Hello to my beautiful people of all FEDERATIONS.

WELL THIS THING I HAVE TO SAY IS SHORT BUT ALSO LONG…. I AND ANNIE MACAULAY HAVE BEEN SEPARATED FOR A WHILE NOW. AND CURRENTLY FILED DIVORCE… I WOULD GRANT A PRESS RELEASE SOON TO SAY MY STORY..NOT BECAUSE IT IS ANYONE’S RIGHT TO KNOW ABOUT MY PERSONAL LIFE; BUT BECAUSE I LOVE MY PEOPLE AND I NEED THEM TO KNOW MY INNOCENCE OR OFFENSE. STAY BLESSED MY PEOPLE. I LOVE YOU ALL