Nollywood actor Timini Egbuson has revealed that he once relied on borrowed money to maintain an extravagant lifestyle, saying he has since learned that true happiness is not tied to luxury possessions.
During a recent appearance on the MENtality podcast, the actor admitted that he previously spent heavily on fashion and expensive items in a bid to keep up appearances, but his perspective has changed over time.
Timini recalled owning around 150 bottles of perfume before realising the money could have been invested more wisely, such as in purchasing land.
He said:
“There will always be a newer watch, a newer car. I used to be a perfume collector. I had about 150. But I realised that I could have invested the money I spent acquiring perfumes in purchasing land… I’m not trying to talk down on having a nice car or watch. But are you doing it for yourself or because of peer pressure? Are you genuinely happy with it? And without it, would you still be happy?”
The actor also encouraged people to avoid measuring their lives by material possessions, noting that everyone experiences both good and difficult times.
He explained that even during periods when he had little money, he always tried to remain positive instead of pretending to live a perfect life.
“There are times when I have been broke, but my energy is always the same because I found a way to be happy with whatever I have. For people who are watching me, I always try to let them know that there will be bad and good days. And if you dwell on the bad days and you can’t find yourself, you can’t step out or create content, that means you are living a lie. And I wonder how long you can live that lie. I used to be that guy who lived a fake life and borrowed to impress people. But not anymore,” he said.
