Naira Marley warns Nigerian youths against sports betting

Faisal Salisu Dambatta
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Naira Marley Warns Nigerian Youths Against Sports Betting

Singer and rapper, Azeez Fashola, popularly known as Naira Marley, has warned youths against excessive sports betting.

The ‘Tesumole’ crooner emphasised that gambling isn’t an occupation.

Naira Marley advised Nigerian youths to stop “wasting” their money on sports betting.

On his X handle, he wrote, “Football bet no be work bro. Please stop before they finish you.”

Naira Marley’s advice comes amid mounting concerns about sports betting’s impact on Nigerian youths.

A report by Business Insider Africa ranked Nigeria as the top sports betting nation on the continent in early 2025.

There are 168.7 million active bettors in Nigeria according to the report, which said 70 percent of Nigeria’s population aged 30 and under are engaged in the act.

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Faisal Salisu Dambatta is a Nigerian journalist, editor, and digital publisher recognized for his dedication to factual reporting and public-interest storytelling. He has built a reputation for blending traditional journalistic integrity with modern, data-driven news analysis. Over the years, Faisal has covered national and regional developments across politics, governance, technology, and socio-economic affairs. His writing emphasizes accuracy, accountability, and the preservation of journalistic ethics in the digital age. He currently serves as a lead editor at Etimes247 Newspaper, where he oversees editorial direction, audience engagement, and the integration of SEO-optimized content strategies. Faisal believes in using media as a force for civic awareness and constructive public dialogue. When he’s not editing stories, he contributes to journalism training, digital literacy advocacy, and research on the evolution of online news consumption in Africa. Areas of Expertise: Investigative reporting | Digital publishing | Media strategy | SEO | Audience development
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