Are People Abroad Stingy? Nigerian Man Sparks Debate Over Cousin’s €10 Gift

The man, identified as @mayorde4yo on X, claimed that his cousin cut off communication with family members after relocating abroad, only to return years later with limited recollection of some of his relatives.

The man, identified as @mayorde4yo on X, claimed that his cousin cut off communication with family members after relocating abroad, only to return years later with limited recollection of some of his relatives.

According to Bush Radio Academy, the man shared the experience in a viral post, explaining that he reconnected with his cousin after his return to Nigeria and took him around their village.

During the visit, the cousin reportedly took photographs with an iPhone XR before preparing to travel to Lagos.

The man said his cousin subsequently handed him a small amount of money as a gesture of appreciation for showing him around. However, the amount left him questioning whether Nigerians living abroad were financially comfortable or simply reluctant to give money to relatives.

“He folded €10 into my hands and said thank you. Is it that people abroad don’t have money, or they are just naturally stingy?” he asked in the post.

The account generated mixed reactions, with social media users debating whether the man’s expectations were reasonable or reflected a sense of entitlement.

One commenter, Mrs Dee, questioned how much he had expected his cousin to give him, sarcastically asking whether he wanted ₦10 million.

Another user, Ogundele Deborah, suggested that the cousin’s use of an iPhone XR should have given the man an idea of his financial circumstances.

Chinenye also questioned whether the two relatives had agreed beforehand that the cousin would pay him for taking him around the village.

Meanwhile, another commenter, Kindy, argued that the amount should not be dismissed, warning that people could be labelled entitled when they expected financial rewards from relatives or acquaintances.

The discussion has reignited conversations about family expectations, financial assistance and the assumptions people sometimes make about Nigerians living abroad. While some people expect relatives returning from overseas to provide financial support, others argue that such assistance should be voluntary rather than treated as an obligation.

The cousin’s actual financial circumstances and the full context of the encounter were not independently verified.