Nigerian comedian and skit maker Shank Comics has stirred massive reactions online after making a playful yet controversial comparison between Nigerian men and their UK counterparts.
In a viral post, Shank jokingly claimed that Nigerian men are richer and spend more freely at clubs, while UK men are more conservative, often sharing one bottle among several friends.
“We Nigerian boys are richer than UK boys. Naija boys buy bottles in the club, but UK boys do 10 guys to one bottle,” he said.
He went further to question why UK girls often visit Nigeria during festive seasons, alleging that “they come to pick up money, not to spend.”
... immediately sparked heated conversations across social media, with fans divided over whether his comment was simply banter or an unnecessary stereotype.
While some Nigerians laughed it off, agreeing that UK men tend to be more frugal, others argued that Shank’s comment painted an unfair picture, noting that lifestyle choices differ based on location and living costs.
One fan wrote, “Shank no lie jare. Naija boys like to show off; UK boys just dey calculate money.”
Another countered, “Abeg, it’s not stinginess. UK life no be beans, nobody go buy bottles anyhow.”
As always, Shank’s trademark humor has gotten the internet buzzing once again — proving that in Nigeria, even lighthearted jokes can quickly turn into viral debates.
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“Nigerian boys have more money than the guys in the UK”
— Shank 💰🇳🇬😂 pic.twitter.com/WEfYcz2pjF
— Shank Updates 🌴🌝 (@ShankUpdates) October 16, 2025