Aremu Afolayan, Baba Tee Berate Nigerians Who Have More Than N20m but Want to ‘Japa’, Video Trends

• Aremu Afolayan and Baba Tee, in a recent video, have issued advice to Nigerians planning to leave the country
• The two actors shared a video of a family sleeping in a car park as they blasted Nigerians with up to N20m in their account but still chose to leave the country
• Aremu and Baba Tee's comment sparked mixed reactions, with some netizens defending the actors
• In a chat with Legit.ng, Ojo Kehinde, a study abroad consultant, shared some of the reasons people sell properties to leave the country

Nollywood actors Aremu Afolayan and Babatunde Bernard Tayo, aka Baba Tee, have reacted to the trending Japa syndrome among Nigerians.

The two movie stars who were spotted in a video abroad showed a family sleeping in a car park.

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Aremu criticised Nigerians who have access to live large in the country but choose to travel abroad.

The actors also expressed displeasure at those who sold their properties worth over N20m to leave Nigeria, as they described the move as an unwise decision.

Sharing the video on his page, Baba Tee wrote:

"JAPA JAPA or not pls do a proper Arrangement before relocating."

Watch the video below:

Legit.ng had previously reported how the Japa syndrome was affecting the country.

Netizens react as Baba Tee and Aremu Afolayan slam Japa crew

Legit.ng compiled some of the comments that trailed the video; see them below:

iamdoracle001:

"This is not about misleading but you are making people feel like they are making the wrong choice by trying to give their kids good education and good life."

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alexpirodavid:

"We all need to lean not everybody will travel."

oyebamiji_yaqub:

"'They are part of the people that contributed to you people success hy buying and watching your movie, so God bless you guys you think it's by your power or how smart you are."

mcyoungsamtheboss:

"Can you safely sleep in a car park in 9ja.?"

chriswealth_nwachukwu:

"This video makes no sense to me ok 70% of people doing well in abroad now went through this kind of life. Las las they will be fine."

authority_a.y

"Some of you say na true then talk why you no ask both of them wetin den Dey do for abroad abi den no get 20M."

Why Nigerians sell properties to Japa - Study abroad consultant

According to Ojo Kehinde, relocating (japa) is the dream of many families and individuals who have lost trust in the Nigerian government or those who see no hope of progress in Nigeria.

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He said:

"The unfavourable exchange rate is not helping, one will need to convert Naira to pounds, posing a significant financial burden. It's really hard to have savings of 15 to 20 million Naira in Nigeria at the moment. Many individuals and families resort to selling their properties to meet financial obligations.

Selling property to japa or relocate to another country is not a bad decision, provided the person has adequate information.

Many are doing very well in Nigeria and don't really need to Japa, but social media noise, show-off, and gratification have clouded their sense of judgment."

Lady expresses surprise after seeing many Nigerians in the UK

In a report via Legit.ng, a lady revealed there was a social group she belonged with a lot of Nigerians in it.

According to the lady, she received numerous messages from Nigerians in the UK who indicated interest in joining the group.

Because of the many messages she received from Nigerians, she was left wondering if there were still people at home.

Source: Legit.ng