Popular Nigerian skit maker Muhammed Gilmore has sparked fresh conversation online after revealing that he now spends more than ₦200,000 in a single day. The content creator shared the bold claim during a recent interview with media personality Chude Jideonwo, where he also reflected on the tough early days of his career and the criticism that nearly stopped him.
Gilmore painted a vivid picture of his beginnings, recalling how he filmed skits on an iPhone 7 while sweating heavily in his uniform. A friend once advised him against posting a particular video because his armpits looked sweaty, but he refused to hold back.
“Bro, let me sweat. At my level, I am supposed to sweat,” he said, insisting that the discomfort was part of the process at that stage.
The skit maker used the moment to defend fellow content creator Peller, pushing back against people who dismiss the hard work behind online success.
“Do you think what Peller is doing is easy? Why don’t you look at the positive side and see God’s grace? Do you think it is easy to make a way in a country that has made it difficult for young people to earn legitimate money?” Gilmore asked.
He argued that fear of criticism keeps many talented young Nigerians from chasing their dreams in the entertainment space.
Gilmore also addressed past jabs, including the time rapper Ycee reportedly called him part of an “olodo uprising.” He noted that Ycee himself had left school once music started bringing in money, and he stressed that comedy demands real intelligence.
“You have to be intelligent to be able to create a joke out of nothing,” he explained.
When it comes to advice, Gilmore said he only listens to people who have walked a similar path rather than taking every opinion that comes his way.
Comparing his current lifestyle with a traditional job, Gilmore pointed out that a chemistry-related role might pay around ₦200,000 monthly. He now spends that amount or more every day. He also touched on why negative content thrives online, saying audiences share the blame.
“Negative videos get the most attention. That means the audience also enjoys negativity, and that is why some creators continue producing such content,” he noted.
The interview has drawn mixed reactions, with some praising Gilmore’s transparency about both the grind and the rewards, while others question the spending figure.