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Teni Opens Up About Why She Doesn’t Give Out Cash to People on Fridays

Published by admin on October 11th, 2025.

Teni Opens Up About Why She Doesn’t Give Out Cash to People on Fridays

Nigerian singer and entertainer Teniola Apata, popularly known as Teni, recently sparked laughter online after sharing her quirky reason for never giving people money on Fridays. According to Eyes of Lagos, her explanation quickly went viral.

In a playful video that captured the attention of fans, the “Billionaire” singer revealed that she avoids giving money at the end of the week because, in her words, people often end up spending it on pepper soup rather than more practical needs.

With her usual lighthearted style and in Pidgin English, she said:

“Me, I no dey give anybody money on Friday. No no no! If you give person money on Friday, dem go use your money chop pepper soup.”

Teni then shared a humorous personal story behind her “Friday rule.” She recalled a time when she gave someone money, believing they intended to start a business, only to later find out the cash was spent on a hefty plate of catfish pepper soup.

She laughed, saying, “I just weak. The person say dem wan do business, but na pepper soup dem chop with my money. Since then, I no dey give money on Friday again.”

She jokingly suggested that helping others financially might be better suited for Mondays, when people are more focused on their goals for the week ahead.

Fans React with Laughter and Relatable Stories

Teni’s video quickly spread across platforms like X (formerly Twitter), TikTok, and Instagram, sparking plenty of laughs and shared experiences in the comments.

One user, @Bigshamx, joked, “Better give person money Monday so dem go keep am till Friday, then still use am chop pepper soup 😂🤣.”

Another fan, @Chiamaka, weighed in: “Some people take your kindness for granted. Once you help, they feel entitled. That’s why some folks don’t like helping anymore.”

Sharing her own tale, @Evade wrote, “One time, I gave a girl money and later saw her at Cold Stone eating ice cream! I’ve never even been there before, it hurt me 😂😂.”

Teni’s Humor Strikes a Chord

Many followers praised Teni for her honesty and witty take on the everyday challenges of generosity. Some even said they might adopt her “no money on Fridays” approach to avoid similar disappointments.

Social media users described the post as a perfect mix of comedy and truth, highlighting how good intentions can sometimes be misused.

Teni: The Star Who Keeps It Real

Known for her lively personality and relatable humor, Teni continues to be one of Nigeria’s most beloved entertainers. Whether through her chart-topping hits like “Case,” “Uyo Meyo,” and “Billionaire,” or her candid, funny social media moments, she has a unique ability to connect with fans by keeping it real and turning everyday

stories into pure entertainment.