I lost $3.7m in 2024 trading forex, Mark Angel opens up on ‘hardest year‘
By Jeffrey Agbo
Popular content creator and skit maker Mark Angel has described 2024 as the most challenging year of his life after losing $3.7 million in forex trading.
In a heartfelt Instagram post on Sunday, Mark revealed that the massive financial loss plunged him into debt and triggered a series of personal and economic struggles.
The comedian shared that the aftermath of the loss was devastating, with loan sharks seizing his property and the crushing burden of debt leaving him feeling hopeless. He admitted that the overwhelming despair pushed him to his darkest moments, where he even contemplated ending his life.
“The year 2024 began like every other year, but I had no idea how much it would test me how much it would break me, yet ultimately reshape me. It was the year I lost everything,” he wrote.
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“I trusted the wrong hands in forex and lost all my money. Nobody knew except my family and closest circle. The weight of the loss, over $3.7 million was suffocating. I was drowning in debts, and one by one, I watched all my properties slip into the hands of loan sharks. It felt like my world was crumbling, and in my darkest moments, I considered ending it all.”
“But God…if not for His mercies, I wouldn’t be here writing this. He sent angels into my life when I needed them the most,” Mark wrote, reflecting on how divine intervention and support from loved ones helped him survive the ordeal. He expressed gratitude for his close-knit support system which included friends, family, his pastor, ex-wife Mandy, daughters Victoria and Mila, his son Schoolboy and his social media assistant Bright.
Mark also revealed that while he was in therapy to recover from the trauma, another devastating blow came—a scandal that shook his career and exposed the true nature of those around him. He admitted that this experience revealed fake friends and hidden saboteurs but also taught him valuable lessons about trust, resilience and faith.
“2024 was the hardest year of my life, but it was also the year God drew me closer to Him. Through the ashes, He taught me resilience, faith, and the true meaning of grace. I don’t take it for granted that I’m alive today,” he wrote.
He concluded his heartfelt post with gratitude for everyone who stood by him during the storm, affirming his belief in God’s unwavering faithfulness.
