Posted by Samuel on Mon 16th Feb, 2026 - tori.ng
The media personality, who is currently vacationing with his wife, Cynthia Obianodo, shared a photo of the hotel room door on social media, drawing attention to the now-viral room number.
Ebuka Obi-Uchendu has playfully threatened to “sue” after being assigned a hotel room numbered 419 during his luxury getaway in Lake Como.
The media personality, who is currently vacationing with his wife, Cynthia Obianodo, shared a photo of the hotel room door on social media, drawing attention to the now-viral room number.
In his trademark humorous fashion, Ebuka captioned the post: “Who am I suing for giving us this room?” — a joke that instantly resonated with many Nigerians.
In Nigerian parlance, “419” is widely understood to mean fraud. The term originates from Section 419 of the Criminal Code Act, which addresses obtaining property by false pretence.
Over time, it has become synonymous with scams, particularly advance-fee fraud schemes. So, being allocated a room with that number was more than enough to spark Ebuka’s playful “legal threat.”
Fans quickly flooded his comment section with laughing emojis and witty remarks, with many agreeing that the hotel management had some explaining to do. Others simply admired the couple’s romantic escape, as they continue to serve vacation goals from the picturesque Italian destination known for its stunning scenery and serene ambiance.