Elon Musk recently tweeted, “Whoever said ‘money can’t buy happiness’ really knew what they were talking about.”
Hmmm.
As a Nigerian watching from the sidelines, the first question that came to mind was very simple: as how nau??
Because respectfully, I have not tasted this kind of money before. How do I know whether it brings happiness or not? Shouldn’t I at least taste it first before agreeing?
I Haven’t Tasted the Money Yet
Let’s start here.
You can’t tell someone who has never had billions that money doesn’t buy happiness. That’s like reviewing food you’ve never eaten.
Don’t get me wrong, maybe he’s right.
Maybe money truly cannot buy happiness.
But please, let me reach the money first naaa.
Money Might Not Buy Happiness, But It Buys Peace
Let me touch it.
Let me experience the stress of choosing between Maldives and Santorini before we conclude.
They say money doesn’t buy happiness, but it buys peace of mind.
Because this current version of me?
This version is still calculating transport fare and data bundles?
Omo, that tweet does not concern me.
You’re speaking from the top of the mountain.
I’m still climbing with hope.
So when billionaires say these things, it always feels like when someone who has eaten tells the hungry person, “Food isn’t everything.”
Okay sir. I hear you. But allow me to eat fess.
I’ll Understand When It’s My Turn
Maybe one day, when I’ve tasted the money, I’ll come online and drop deep quotes about happiness. Until then, we’ll just be here, laughing respectfully and minding our business.
Because for now?
That tweet is not for us. Abeggg.
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Ehehe, even Adekunle Gold said it too “ Money no dey bring happiness, Na when I get money I realize, oh
But I no be hypocr!te, I dey pray make you get your own too”