A claim by a Canada-based Nigerian comedian, MC Morris, that Canada is too expensive to live in has sparked wild reactions, with many of his compatriots saying his claims are misleading.
Morris gave the indication that his rent is $2,300 (monthly) while listing exorbitant amounts for other needs.
He thus warned other Nierians n to stay where they are, saying Canada was not an Eldorado.
He is, however, being criticised by others who live there and some others at home – though a few people reason with him.
Here is his lamentation post:
Below are some of the comments greeting it, as sighted on Linda Ikeji blog:
Anything to trend. He forgot to add that there is zero school fees, zero health care cost, Security, no kidnapping, no one chance bus or having you phone stolen at gun point or snatched by someone on Okada, he gets monthly allowance for each kid from the govt, zero use of amenities like the library, parks, etc. Anyone that hasn’t done his or her own research to know why to relocate or stay back in 9ja never ready.
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HE IS LYING, I LIVE IN CANADA. he is misinforming those who have ambition. A wicked reverse psychology to discourage people. You can pay 2300 as Monthly rent but that is solely your decition and where you choose to stay in Canada, If you live in Ontario, you can pay that much if you are unwise, not when you move to other Canadian Provinces and the amount he is claiming for rent is just what other home owners pay as Mortgage Monthly rent. You own it but the Bank is the recipient and you can only be qualified for such when you are working. if he has Lost his Job he should tell the Truth and shamefully return to Nigeria , But the fact that you can afford that means you were working for a Bank to give you such mortgage. Only a agreed Nigerian start so high on rent in Canada. Yes, you can start that high if you have equal paying Job. But you can still get a house half that price or even Lower in the same Canada.
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Lol, I hope he is not mistaking his own MC work with that of MC olu omo . That na why he hold ham. Mr man don’t worry after 2months you go come post again say Nigeria is hell, I am leaving. This idiot are part of the people dragging us back in this country, so you don’t want to pay bills? You want to come Nigeria and start cutting corners? Instead of you to first tell us ur monthly salary, before this your lazy breakdown of expenses. Are you the first to go to Canada? I know a lot of lazy people like him, that are so used to corrupt Nigeria system and they mistake an incorruptible society as too hard to live. Oga you are lazy, you wan come Nigeria come they gossip your friends instead of working.
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Basic facts about living abroad: all amenities and utilities are provided at a cost. 24 hrs light, clean water, good, clean, reliable public transport system, working hospitals, affordable nutrious foods and law abiding society. Corruption in the civil and private services is at the lowest ebb. Everyone is law abiding. And paying tax is the first requirement to avoiding jail time. Good jobs like healthcare, engineering, IT and social work would afford you a good life of comfortable housing, feeding, clothing, saving and sending money back home. Your Nigerian degrees are worth nothing until you retrain yourself. No time for owambe, endless church activities, online 2k beggy beggy, using pussy to scam men and living rent free. If you’re lazy, don’t even think about relocating abroad. You’re basically on your own. Remember, your destiny is not determined by the location but by the blessings in you. If you like, stay in Texas for 30 years, if it’s not your place to make it, you’d return back to your village with nothing. In same vein, if your destiny portends that Naija is where you’d make it in life, there’s nothing you can do about it. There are many people who ran abroad and returned with nothing and only made it after settling down right in Naija. Truth: there are more Nigerians and other immigrants from other Third World nations doing extremely shitty jobs abroad; the type you’d scoff at in your own country. If undocumented, your suffering would be first grade. Fear of deportation wouldn’t give you peace of mind and you’re likely to develop hypertension. No awuf. No squatting with friends and families. Homelessness is a rite for anyone without source of income. And the cold weather is your number 1 enemy if jobless and homeless. Many people living right now in America and Europe would give anything to return back home if only they’d be able to sustain themselves. Whatever rocks your boat, remember that, social life abroad is zero and that’s why they call home everyday and speak for hours on end. If you love to work long hours, eat, sleep and repeat same process the next day, then abroad is for you. Ps: it’s very common to see your mates being more successful in Nigeria than you after a decade in Obodo Oyibo. It’s coz, inspite of all the self challenges and corrupt, irresponsible leaders in Nigeria, most of them still seem to thrive better than you are. You only discover this when you compare and contrast after visiting or permanently returning. You’d discover that they live in their own houses, have two or three cars and seem to weather the financial storms than what you’ve read on social media. They even seem to live much more fulfilling and abundantly than you are. Those who’re desperate to live abroad only see 10 success stories and avoid the thousands of absolute failures. Personally, I’d love every adult Nigerian to live abroad for at least 5 years and then return. It’s only then that you’d appreciate that, this land called Nigeria is actually the biblical Garden of Eden. Don’t take my words for it, take a leap of faith and try Obodo Oyibo. Good luck.
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Who no go no know…Canny na just hype. Most of y’all in naija are doing better than peeps over there #facts. Na babes i dey even pity pass, people out there marrying out of availability instead of love.
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It’s possible cos even in Richmond Tx, A friend rented a bedroom for $1500, moving to Galleria area, a bedroom is close to $2500..So the comedian might be right depending on where he lives in Canada.
