Popular content creator and finance coach, Emmanuel Obruste, better known as Geh Geh, has expressed his frustration at Nigerians for not celebrating his achievements. The influencer, who has gained significant attention for his financial advice and lifestyle content, took to Instagram to address what he sees as a lack of recognition for his success.

In a now-viral post, Geh Geh vented his anger at Nigerians who doubted his recent purchase of a brand-new Mercedes-Benz G-Wagon. The controversial figure stated that his G-Wagon was worth an impressive N500 million, challenging his critics to acknowledge his hard work and accomplishments.

“I don’t understand why some Nigerians can’t celebrate others' success. I just got myself a new G-Wagon worth N500 million, and all I get is doubt and negativity. Why can’t we support each other?” he posted.

Geh Geh’s comments have stirred up a mix of reactions from social media users. While some of his followers were quick to congratulate him on the luxury purchase, others questioned the authenticity of his claims, given that a G-Wagon of that price range is rare in the Nigerian market.

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Geh Geh’s outburst raises important questions about the culture of celebrating success and the scrutiny of public figures in Nigeria. While it’s common for people in the entertainment and influencer industry to showcase their wealth, it's also a space where envy and skepticism often run high.

What Geh Geh may not have anticipated is the pressure that comes with flaunting success in a society that is both deeply aspirational and incredibly skeptical. Nigerians are known for their relentless questioning of authenticity, especially when it comes to claims about wealth. Given the growing number of ‘get-rich-quick’ schemes circulating online, it's understandable why people might be cautious when influencers make bold claims about their financial success. However, it's essential to acknowledge that personal achievements deserve to be celebrated, as Geh Geh rightly points out.

At the same time, his post highlights a larger issue within Nigerian social media culture — the tendency to either downplay or outright dismiss others’ accomplishments. Rather than congratulating successful individuals, many people are quick to question the source of their wealth, often underestimating the hard work that goes into reaching such milestones. Geh Geh’s frustration is valid, but it also reflects the intense public scrutiny that influencers and content creators face.

Ultimately, Geh Geh’s response to the doubts about his G-Wagon purchase reminds us of the importance of supporting one another and celebrating successes, big or small, without always looking for reasons to doubt. Whether or not the G-Wagon is truly worth N500 million, the bigger takeaway should be the need to foster a more positive and encouraging environment, both online and offline.

The question remains: will Geh Geh continue to showcase his success, or will the backlash make him reconsider his public approach? Either way, his G-Wagon drama is likely to fuel more conversations, keeping him very much in the spotlight.