Rich People Get Depressed Too — Timini Egbuson Sparks Debate Over Viral N20M X Post


Nollywood actor Timini Egbuson posing at a red carpet movie premiere in Lagos



Popular Nollywood actor and screen favorite, Timini Egbuson, has shared his perspective regarding the complex relationship between financial wealth, clinical depression, and general human happiness. 

The movie star openly challenged the viral social media narrative that suggests all mental health struggles can be solved through financial abundance.

The discussion began after an X (formerly Twitter) user shared a post that quickly went viral across Nigerian digital spaces. 

The post claimed: "You’re not depressed, you need 20 million naira," implying that severe emotional and psychological distress is simply a byproduct of financial lacks or poverty. Reacting directly to the post, Egbuson offered a brief counter-perspective, stating, "It’s not always about money sha."


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The actor's intervention quickly triggered a broader conversation online among fans and mental health advocates regarding the root causes of depression. 

Many commentators agreed with Egbuson's stance, pointing out that wealth cannot heal deep-seated psychological trauma stemming from the painful loss of a loved one, chronic anxiety, genetic factors, or sudden natural tragedies.

Conversely, a segment of the online audience argued that in a challenging economic climate, the vast majority of local depression cases are directly tied to financial pressures, suggesting that access to capital would instantly alleviate the existential worries of many citizens. 

Medical experts have frequently echoed Egbuson's sentiment, reminding the public that clinical depression is a recognized medical condition affecting individuals across all socio-economic classes, regardless of their bank account balances.

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