A Nigerian makeup artist named Abdullahi Musa Huseini, also known as “Amuscap” on social media, has been sent to jail for six months after he threw cash into the air during his wedding celebration.
According to BBC News, this act, commonly called “spraying money,” is seen as disrespecting Nigeria’s currency, the naira.
In Nigeria, it’s normal at weddings and big parties for people to throw or “spray” money while dancing. It’s a way to show happiness and wealth.
But the BBC reported that Nigeria’s anti-corruption agency, the EFCC, is cracking down on this behavior. They believe it disrespects the naira, which is a national symbol.
Amuscap’s wedding took place in December, and during the celebration, he sprayed ₦100,000 (about $65). He was taken to court in the northern city of Kano, where he admitted guilt.
As BBC explained, under Nigeria’s 2007 Central Bank Act, spraying or stepping on the naira is illegal and punishable by at least six months in jail or a ₦50,000 fine—or both.
This case is not the first of its kind. BBC also mentioned that last year, popular figures like transgender celebrity Bobrisky and actress Oluwadarasimi Omoseyin were jailed for the same offense. These crackdowns are part of a larger effort to protect the dignity of the naira.
However, many Nigerians on social media are angry. Some say the punishment is too harsh for someone who was simply celebrating his wedding. Others, as reported by BBC, are pointing out the unfairness of punishing regular people for spraying money, while powerful people who steal public funds often go free.
From a unique perspective, this story reflects a deeper issue: while the government wants to protect the value of the naira, many citizens feel that justice is not being applied fairly. People are asking—why punish a man celebrating his wedding, while letting corrupt politicians walk free?
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