A Nigerian woman has gone viral on social media after expressing her shock over how expensive a simple movie outing has become. In a relatable rant, she shared her frustration after spending a whopping ₦24,000 just to see a cinema movie with her friend, a far cry from the days when movie tickets were as low as ₦750.
In the video, the woman clarified that her complaint wasn’t necessarily about spending the ₦24,000, but rather how drastically prices had increased over the years. She nostalgically recalled when it was normal to enjoy a movie in the cinema for ₦750, a price that made it easy and accessible for many people to have fun without breaking the bank.
Her emotional outburst captured the sentiments of many Nigerians who are currently battling rising costs of living. She reflected on how times have changed—saying that the affordability of leisure activities like movies has now become a luxury only a few can enjoy.
The woman revealed that initially, the lowest cinema ticket price was around ₦6,000 before the film was taken off screening. However, newly released films now cost at least ₦7,000 for a ticket, while slightly older movies cost around ₦6,500. She expressed disbelief that a simple outing to the cinema could set her back ₦24,000 in total.
Breaking down the cost, she explained that the bill included two cinema tickets, a pack of popcorn, a bottle of Coke, and a bottle of water. According to her, these were not luxury items but basic things expected for a regular movie experience. Still, the total was outrageously high.
She went on to lament how much she misses the times when she could hang out with friends and have a full evening of fun with just a few thousand naira. These days, she said, even with ₦20,000 in hand, one might still struggle to enjoy a full outing due to the skyrocketing prices of goods and services.
The woman's experience resonated with many Nigerians facing the same challenge—trying to enjoy life and relax despite the increasing cost of living. Her candid rant sparked discussions online about inflation and the struggle to balance enjoyment with affordability in today’s economy.
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