Popular Nigerian singer and politician Olubankole Wellington, famously known as Banky W, has cautioned young people against allowing the pursuit of wealth to consume their lives at the expense of family, faith, and personal fulfillment.

Speaking at a youth seminar, the musician clarified that while seeking financial security and enjoying material comforts is normal, trouble arises when money becomes an unhealthy obsession.

"There is nothing wrong with needing money, but when money becomes your obsession and takes over your heart, that is where the problem begins. Money in your hand is not the problem, but money in your heart... that's when you run into trouble," he explained.

The singer noted that many young individuals fall into what he described as "CEO’s disease," working around the clock in pursuit of material gain while sacrificing vital relationships and their own peace of mind.

"The chase for money becomes all that you think about, that you sacrifice your marriage, you sacrifice your relationships, you sacrifice your friendships, you sacrifice your soul, you sacrifice everything that will actually give you fulfillment. 'Nobody regrets not making more money on their deathbed," Banky W stated.

Encouraging the youth to re-evaluate their life choices, Banky W made reference to Bronnie Ware's acclaimed book, The Top Five Regrets of the Dying, noting that people at the end of their lives rarely wish they had chased more material wealth.

"Go and read the thoughts of people who've come to the end of their life... The regret is never 'I should have made more money.' It's 'I should have spent more time with my family, I should have found my relationship with God, I should have taken time to just enjoy my life and the people that matter most to me,'" he urged.

He concluded his address by advising the young audience to prioritize purpose over profit.

"We spend our entire lives chasing after these things only to find out that those are not the things that matter. So yes, find money, but find meaning as well. In fact, find meaning first and let the money come with it."

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“There is nothing wrong with needing money, but when money becomes your obsession and takes over your heart, that is where the problem begins” — Banky W pic.twitter.com/PsaEugAFbk

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