Nollywood actor Uzor Arukwe has revealed the financial struggles he faced shortly after getting married, describing the period as one of the most challenging moments of his life.
Speaking during an interview with Tope Olowoniyan, the actor disclosed that he tied the knot in August but lost his job just a few months later in November, leaving him without a stable source of income.
Arukwe explained that the sudden loss of employment placed him under serious financial strain, as he had to navigate life without the security of a regular paycheck.
The actor further revealed that his situation became more difficult after he was involved in a car accident around the same period. According to him, dealing with the accident alongside unemployment increased the pressure he was already experiencing.
He noted that the challenges forced him to become more cautious with his finances, particularly when it came to handling responsibilities such as annual rent payments and taking care of his family.
His words…
“The same year that I settled down, I lost my job. I got married in August, and I lost my job in November. That happened, and my finances just went crazy,”
“At that same period, I had an accident with my car. It was stupid, it was a mess. My yearly rent starts in January so when everyone is doing Detty December, and this has been happening since 2013, I’m always calculating. “I am not spending, I am not partying, I’m literally calculating stuff. My rent was due every January and when my first daughter came, school fees happened too. So, yes, my finances have been a mess for the longest. My small circle of friends know.”
