Mr. Macaroni Urges Responsibility: ‘Avoid Borrowing Money Unless Absolutely Necessary
Comedian and actor, Adebowale “Debo” Adedayo, popularly known as Mr Macaroni, has opened up about his battle with financial challenges, urging the public to be mindful of their spending habits and to avoid borrowing money.
In a post via his X handle on Thursday, March 20, Mr Macaroni revealed that between 2021 and 2022, he accumulated over half a billion naira in debt after falling victim to a scam and a failed investment while maintaining his career as an actor without the public’s knowledge.
“If you know me well enough, you would know I do not like to share my problems,” he wrote, explaining how he struggled in silence.
He further warned against putting all your trust in others , reflecting on how this nearly destroyed him.
Mr Macaroni urged his fans to thoroughly verify investment opportunities and to be cautious about who they trust, regardless of the relationship you have with them.
The lengthy post reads: “You all know I never bring my personal issues to social media. I only wish to share this with my community because I want people to learn from my experience. Also a part of me won’t rest until I publicly thank God for his grace; therefore I feel obliged to do this.
“Sometime around 2021/2022 I was a victim of a scam and simultaneously a failed investment that cost me all I had saved at the time. It shook me deeply but I told no one about it. If you know me well enough, you would know I do not like to share my problems. I could be going through the worst and at the same time helping others solve their own problems but I just would never share mine.
“Also, my training in Theatre is that the show must go on. As a Thespian, I have a duty to continue to entertain, inform, educate and use my art to make society a better place. So it didn’t matter whatever it was I was going through.
“After I lost all the money I had then, Trouble started when I had to borrow money from different sources to settle all pending commitments and also fulfill certain responsibilities I have always believed were mine to fulfill. I make money in millions so I never thought borrowing money to pay back with interests could ever be a problem. But I got too comfortable and it took me a long time to realise that I was using the money I was earning to pay back interests. Also, my financial recklessness did not help. Please don’t borrow money! But if you must, please be responsible.”
