{
  "id": 13449090,
  "title": "Nigerians now renting ‘money sprayers’ to pressure guests at parties – Mr Real raises alarm",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/10/10/nigerians-now-renting-money-sprayers-to-pressure-guests-at-parties-mr",
  "topic": "culture",
  "section": "Culture",
  "published": "2026-10-10T15:33:54.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "Daily Post Nigeria",
    "slug": "daily-post-nigeria",
    "url": "https://dailypost.ng/2026/10/10/nigerians-now-renting-money-sprayers-to-pressure-guests-at-parties-mr-real-raises-alarm/"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": "Afrobeats singer Mr Real has expressed concern over reports that some Nigerians are hiring individuals to spray money at parties in order to coerce guests into doing the same. The alarming practice, highlighted in a recent Instagram video, suggests that the hired \"money sprayers\" share the profits with the event host, while the original funds are returned to them. Mr Real warned against believing everything seen online or at events, emphasizing that \"some Nigerians now rent people to spray money at their parties. What sort of business is that? Let me break it down for you. It is crazy.\"\n\nDuring a recent night at a hotel in Abuja, Mr Real witnessed a chaotic altercation involving individuals he knew. The host of the event explained that the men involved were referred to as \"money sprayers.\" He revealed that these individuals are hired by event hosts to spray money at gatherings in order to pressure guests into following suit. The amount sprayed is contingent upon the agreement between the host and the sprayers, and they are also capable of spraying dollars. Mr Real further disclosed that at the end of the event, the sprayed money is returned to the host, who retains 10 to 15 percent of the amount sprayed by the guests, depending on their agreement.\n\nWhen confronted by Mr Real about the incident, the host accused him of spraying counterfeit $800 during the event. However, Mr Real's companion insisted that the counterfeit money could have been introduced by the celebrant's friends. The singer was shocked to learn about this clandestine practice, which is reportedly prevalent in Lagos, particularly in Lekki. Mr Real urged Nigerians to remain vigilant and not be swayed by staged events, emphasizing the importance of critical thinking when exposed to such activities.",
  "summary": "Afrobeats singer Mr Real has raised the alarm over allegations that some Nigerians are now hiring people to spray money at parties to pressure guests into spraying money. He made the allegation in a video shared on his Instagram page, warning Nigerians not to believe or feel pressured by everything they see online or at […] Nigerians now renting ‘money sprayers’ to pressure guests at parties – Mr…",
  "key_points": [
    "Afrobeats singer Mr Real alarmed by Nigerians hiring money sprayers for parties",
    "Money sprayers share profits with hosts, return original funds",
    "Practice reportedly common in Lagos, especially Lekki"
  ],
  "editors_take": null,
  "illustration": null,
  "coverage": {
    "outlets": 1,
    "also_reported_by": []
  },
  "ai_generated": true,
  "disclaimer": "Summaries, key points and the editor’s take are written by software from other outlets’ reporting and may contain errors — always check the linked original."
}