Nigerian singer Chike stirred up social media after giving 1 million Naira to an online troll who criticized him. The incident began when the troll claimed that the late Mohbad was responsible for Chike’s success, which sparked a heated exchange between the two.
During the back-and-forth, the troll accused Chike of having low streaming numbers, saying he wouldn’t have achieved 40 million streams without Mohbad. In response, Chike lashed out, questioning the troll’s upbringing and jokingly offered to send him 1 million Naira to alleviate his hunger-induced trolling.
Surprisingly, the troll shared his account details, and Chike followed through, transferring the money. The troll then celebrated his windfall, admitting that his trolling had paid off.
Chike’s unexpected gesture drew widespread reactions online. Some found humor in the situation, like iamnasboi who joked, “Make I find way insult Davido, I fit see 10 million.” Others questioned the ethics of rewarding negative behavior, with users like blessingngozika stating, “Rewarding bad behaviour should never be encouraged.”
While some fans appreciated Chike’s actions, calling his album “Boo of the Booless” one of the best ever released in Nigeria, others speculated that the incident might be a PR stunt ahead of new music.
Regardless of the motivation, Chike’s unconventional act of generosity has become a trending topic, with many weighing in on the implications of rewarding online trolling.
