Egbuson, however, noted that the money he spent on luxury items could have been better invested in property.
By Kehinde Okeowo
Nollywood actor Timini Egbuson has admitted to living “a fake life” in the past by taking out loans to fund a flamboyant lifestyle.
The 39-year-old thespian made the revelation recently while appearing as a guest on the latest episode of the MENtality podcast.
According to Egbuson, he used to spend lavishly on fashion and his general lifestyle to make an impression on the public.
He went on to say he had to stop at some point when he realised that true happiness matters more than the constant pressure of acquiring the latest luxury items and flaunting them on the internet.
He further noted that the money he spent on luxury items—especially his perfume collection—could have been better invested elsewhere.
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He clarified that he is not discouraging those who enjoy such a lifestyle, but advised that it should be driven by personal happiness rather than “peer pressure”.
Speaking during the interview, Egbuson said:
”There will always be a newer watch, a newer car. I used to be a perfume collector. I had about 150. But I realised that I could have invested the money I spent acquiring perfumes into purchasing land…
”I’m not trying to talk down on having a nice car or watch. But are you doing it for yourself or because of peer pressure? Are you genuinely happy with it? And without it, would you still be happy?
”There are times when I have been broke, but my energy is always the same because I found a way to be happy with whatever I have. For people who are watching me, I always try to let them know that there will be bad and good days. And if you dwell on the bad days and you can’t find yourself, you can’t step out or create content, that means you are living a lie. And I wonder how long you can live that lie.
”I used to be that guy who lived a fake life and borrowed to impress people. But not anymore,” Egbuson added.
