Afrobeats star Mr Eazi has come under fire after encouraging fans to place bets on the gender of his unborn child with wife Temi Otedola.
The musician and entrepreneur, who owns betting platform BetPawa, shared on X (formerly Twitter) that he placed a wager on whether the couple is expecting a boy or girl. He invited his followers to join the even-odds bet, turning the personal milestone into a public betting opportunity.
The move quickly drew criticism from many Nigerians, who described it as tone-deaf amid widespread poverty and economic hardship. A viral video shows a woman condemning the promotion, saying it was inappropriate for a millionaire to ask struggling citizens to gamble on a celebrity gender reveal.
“Rich Nigerians are so incredibly greedy,” the woman stated. “In a country battling poverty and insecurity, asking people to bet on a gender reveal is crazy.”
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Supporters of Mr Eazi argue that participation is entirely voluntary and no one is compelled to bet. They note that betting is a common form of entertainment in Nigeria, and the couple’s personal life should not be restricted by public expectations.
The couple announced Temi Otedola’s pregnancy in May 2026. Here are more reactions generated from the bet post:
