World’s richest man, Elon Musk, has endorsed the age-old proverb that wealth does not guarantee emotional fulfillment.

Taking to X (formerly Twitter), the Tesla and SpaceX CEO wrote: “Whoever said ‘money can’t buy happiness’ really knew what they were talking about.”

The post quickly went viral, amassing over 47 million views and 334,000 likes within hours, as followers interpreted the statement as a rare, candid admission of the personal pressures that accompany his immense fortune.

The conversation took a global turn, particularly in Nigeria, where social media users drew parallels between Musk’s sentiment and Afrobeat star Adekunle Gold’s 2021 hit, It Is What It Is.

In the track, the singer reflects a similar realisation, noting, “Money no dey bring happiness oh / Na when I get money I realise oh.”