Naira Marley Advises Young Nigerians To Be Careful About Getting Addicted To Betting

Nigerian musician and record label owner, Naira Marley, has sparked talks online after warning young people about betting too much on sports.

On Sunday, September 14, 2025, he posted on his official X page (which used to be called Twitter) and told young people to reconsider depending on football betting to make money.

Football bet no be work bro.
Please stop before they finish you

— nairamarley (@officialnairam1) September 14, 2025

“Football betting isn’t a real job, man. Please stop before it causes you problems,” he said. In another tweet, he mentioned: “You are way too clever to let this be the only thing that holds you back. ”

You are far too smart to be the only thing standing in your way.

— nairamarley (@officialnairam1) September 14, 2025

Sports betting has grown rapidly in Nigeria, with many young people turning to it for quick money due to the high unemployment rates and tough economic times. While some people win a lot, many others struggle with addiction, lose money, and face issues in their relationships.

Naira Marley’s comments about betting came just as European club football was starting up again, with big games becoming hot topics among fans and bettors. His words have led to a lot of reactions on social media, with people discussing the dangers and realities of betting in the country.

Additionally, the singer made news recently when a video showed a fan grabbing him on stage during a show in Benin Republic. His team quickly handled the situation, adding to the ongoing excitement around the artist known for his controversial image.