Pampers Price Don Increase! If You Release, You Go Cry Pass Di Baby” — Chiwetalu Agu

According to Ireporter Online, veteran Nollywood actor Chiwetalu Agu has sparked widespread online debate after a video of him cautioning Nigerians about the rising cost of living went viral. In the clip, the actor warned that increasing prices for essential items such as Pampers, school fees, fuel, and other commodities could have serious consequences for families that do not plan carefully.

Speaking bluntly, Agu said, “Pampers price dey increase. School fees price dey increase. Fuel price dey increase. Prices of commodities dey increase. You no guide, you no get shi shi, and you dey release, continue oooh, you will cry more than that baby. If you like, don’t plan your life.”

The remarks have elicited strong reactions across social media, with some praising Agu for highlighting economic realities, while others criticized his comments as insensitive. Users expressed a range of opinions, reflecting frustration over Nigeria’s economic challenges and debates on personal responsibility in family planning.

Some social media users suggested that Agu’s message overlooked systemic issues affecting Nigerians, while others highlighted the practical difficulties faced by families trying to manage household expenses in the current economic climate.

The viral clip continues to trend, prompting discussions about the balance between personal responsibility and societal challenges in managing the rising cost of living.