It’s the age of social media and while a flashy IG lifestyle might be all the rage, is it a money spinner? Hell, is it even real? In recent times, Nigerian celebrities have headlined international news for fraudulent activities. Dammy Krane and this Nollywood actress are a few examples.

We live in Nigeria where all man eye dey tear for money (even those in the abroad), so Subomi Plumptre’s tips on genuine wealth creation are timely. Stop chasing relevance only, she advises; get financial intelligence.

Investment management, not identity theft is the way to go. She spells it out below:

#InvestmentThoughts: 1. There's a HUGE market for investment managers who can help the nouveau riche to grow their wealth. pic.twitter.com/zqE3RQYakV

— Subomi (@subomiplumptre) August 5, 2017

These sources fund ideas and people. Investors fund businesses.

— Subomi (@subomiplumptre) August 5, 2017

Those who earn their money through sweat and tears ask their bankers uncomfortable pointed questions.

— Subomi (@subomiplumptre) August 5, 2017

Too many so-called Nigerian private bankers are used to dealing with wealth of suspicious provenance.

— Subomi (@subomiplumptre) August 5, 2017

The so-called wealthy are more interested in laundering and making their wealth available for use around the world than in building it.

— Subomi (@subomiplumptre) August 5, 2017

So our bankers have become very smart at money transfer and very stupid about sustainable wealth development.

— Subomi (@subomiplumptre) August 5, 2017

Hear. Hear.