Teni Explains Why She Never Gives People Money on Fridays — “They’ll Just Spend It on Pepper Soup”

Popular Nigerian singer and entertainer Teniola Apata, widely known as Teni, has once again set social media abuzz after revealing the funny reason she avoids giving people money on Fridays. The “Billionaire” hitmaker shared her hilarious take in a video that has since gone viral across platforms, sparking laughter and debates among fans.

In the clip, Teni humorously explained that she doesn’t give anyone money on Fridays because, according to her, most people end up spending it on catfish pepper soup instead of doing something useful or productive.

Speaking in her usual playful tone and in Pidgin English, the singer said:

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

“I Once Gave Someone Money, They Used It for Pepper Soup”

Teni went on to share a personal experience that led her to adopt her “Friday rule.” According to her, she once gave money to a person who claimed they needed it to start a small business. However, she later discovered that the individual had used the cash to buy a large plate of catfish pepper soup.

“I just weak,” she said while laughing. “The person say e wan do business. Next thing, e go eat pepper soup with my money. Since then, I no dey give anybody money for Friday again.”

The award-winning artist added that if people truly want to help others, it’s better to do so on a Monday, when most are still focused on their goals and responsibilities for the week.

Fans React with Laughter and Relatability

Teni’s statement quickly went viral, drawing hundreds of comments and reactions on X (formerly Twitter), TikTok, and Instagram. While some found her remarks hilarious, others shared similar stories about people misusing financial help.

One fan, @Bigshamx, joked:

“You fit give person money for Monday, dem go keep am till Friday and still use am chop pepper soup.”

Another user, @Evade, shared:

“One day one girl ask me for money, next thing I see her at Cold Stone eating ice cream! Me wey never go Cold Stone before, e pain me gan.”

Meanwhile, others praised Teni for speaking humorously about a real issue many people face — how generosity is often taken for granted.

“Her Honesty and Humor Are Why Fans Love Her”

Many social media users applauded Teni’s honesty and down-to-earth personality, noting that her sense of humor reflects the everyday experiences of Nigerians. Some even joked that they would now adopt her “no money on Friday” policy to avoid being disappointed.

Teni’s playful post has once again reminded fans why she remains one of Nigeria’s most relatable celebrities. Known for blending humor with truth, the “Case” and “Uyo Meyo” singer continues to entertain audiences both through her music and her candid social media moments.

Her story, while funny, also carries a subtle lesson about setting boundaries when it comes to generosity — and about how a bit of wisdom (and humor) can go a long way in everyday life.