Popular Hausa singer Hamisu Breaker and viral TikTok content creator Abubakar Ibrahim, known as G.Fresh, have both been sentenced to five months imprisonment by a Federal High Court sitting in Kano State. The sentence follows charges of abuse of the Nigerian currency (naira) brought against them by the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC).
According to the court proceedings presided over by Justice Sale Musa Shuaibu, the two entertainers were found guilty of violating Nigeria’s currency policy by spraying money in public gatherings, an act recently criminalized and heavily sanctioned under the Central Bank of Nigeria’s currency abuse policy.
Hamisu Breaker was specifically convicted for spraying ₦200 notes totaling approximately ₦30,000 at a social event in Hadejia, Jigawa State, while G.Fresh was found guilty of spraying bundles of ₦1,000 notes during a store opening event in Tarauni, Kano State.
Following their guilty pleas, both defendants were given the option of serving five months in prison or paying a fine of ₦200,000 each.
This conviction sends a strong message amid Nigeria's growing crackdown on naira mutilation, spraying, and abuse during public and social functions. The EFCC has repeatedly warned celebrities and the public that such acts are punishable by law and will not be overlooked, regardless of social status or fame.
Authorities say the decision is part of a broader effort to uphold the integrity of the national currency and discourage public misuse and disrespect of money.
Social media users have reacted with mixed feelings, with some arguing that a warning would have sufficed, while others believe the sentencing is a necessary step in enforcing discipline and financial responsibility in public spaces.
As the EFCC continues its campaign against currency abuse, entertainers and influencers have been advised to observe national financial laws to avoid similar legal consequences.
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