Nigerian comedian Mark Angel has opened up about 2024 being the most challenging year of his life. He disclosed losing KSh 479 million in forex trading, which led to financial ruin and overwhelming debt. The comedian faced immense hardships, including losing property to loan sharks and battling despair. Despite the struggles, Mark credited God, his family, and close friends for helping him navigate and survive the ordeal.
It was marked by a massive financial loss of Ksh. 479 million in forex trading.The loss left him drowning in debt, struggling with immense personal and financial turmoil, and questioning his will to live.
In an emotional Instagram post on Sunday, the skit maker recounted how his world crumbled after he trusted the wrong hands in forex trading and lost over KSh 479 million.
"The year 2024 began like every other year, but I had no idea how much it would test me, break me, and ultimately reshape me. It was the year I lost everything. Nobody knew except my family and closest circle. The weight of the loss was suffocating. I was drowning in debts, and one by one, I watched all my properties slip into the hands of loan sharks. In my darkest moments, I considered ending it all. But God…if not for His mercies, I wouldn’t be here writing this," he wrote.
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Mark shared that during this period of despair, he found solace and hope through divine intervention and the unwavering support of his loved ones.
He expressed gratitude to his close circle, including his friends, family, pastor, ex-wife Mandy, daughters Victoria and Mila, his son Schoolboy, and his social media assistant Bright, for standing by him when he needed them the most.
Despite seeking therapy to cope with the trauma, the content creator faced yet another devastating blow—a scandal that shook his career and exposed the fake friends and saboteurs around him.
"This experience taught me valuable lessons about trust, resilience, and faith," Mark admitted, acknowledging the painful but transformative journey he endured.
Forex trader Kenyan Prince disclosed that he lost Ksh. 900,000 while trading. The young man shared that the experience taught him to manage his emotions, emphasizing that anyone can face losses when market conditions shift unexpectedly.