World\u2019s richest man, Elon Musk, has endorsed the age-old proverb that wealth does not guarantee emotional fulfillment.<\/p>\n
Taking to X (formerly Twitter), the Tesla and SpaceX CEO wrote: \u201cWhoever said \u2018money can\u2019t buy happiness\u2019 really knew what they were talking about.\u201d<\/p>\n
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.<\/p>\n
The conversation took a global turn, particularly in Nigeria, where social media users drew parallels between Musk\u2019s sentiment and Afrobeat star Adekunle Gold\u2019s 2021 hit, It Is What It Is.<\/p>\n
In the track, the singer reflects a similar realisation, noting, \u201cMoney no dey bring happiness oh \/ Na when I get money I realise oh.\u201d<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"
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