From Dollar Millionaire at 30 to Labourer in England at 35 - Mr. Steeze Opens Up

Nigerian businessman and cultural sensation Farooq Oreagba, popularly known as Mr. Steeze, has left many stunned with his raw revelation about a dramatic chapter in his life. The finance executive, who captivated the internet with his iconic, stylish appearances at the Ojude Oba Festival, shared the story during a thought-provoking episode of the MENtality show hosted by Ebuka Obi-Uchendu and co-hosted by singer Banky W. 

In a candid discussion centered on wealth, materialism, and life’s true priorities, Oreagba reflected: “I was a dollar millionaire at 30. At 35, I was working as a labourer… in England.” 

He explained that after losing his banking job while chasing a personal dream, he hustled relentlessly to maintain his flashy lifestyle. 

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“I had a dream, something I wanted to do, and I lost my job as a banker. And to maintain that lifestyle, I was hustling, doing all kinds of things, but nobody saw it. The Porsches were still outside. I had my priorities wrong,” he added. 

The story highlights the contrast between outward appearances and hidden struggles, a message that resonated deeply with viewers amid conversations about valuing health, family, and living over pure materialism. 

Oreagba, who turns 60 soon, emphasized that his lifestyle hasn’t fundamentally changed despite his viral fame. He stressed: “We place value on the wrong things… You may have 99 problems, but the minute you have a health problem, you only have one problem.”