Nigerian Music Executive, Bizzle Osikoya, Reveals His Rent Was Increased From N8.5m To N25m

Music executive Bizzle Osikoya has sparked widespread conversation on social media after opening up about a significant increase in his rent, adding his voice to the growing public outcry over the rising cost of housing.

The discussion began when an X (formerly Twitter) user shared an emotional post, revealing that she had been in tears since the start of the year after her landlord raised her annual rent from ₦1.2 million to ₦3.2 million.

Her post quickly gained traction, resonating with many Nigerians facing similar challenges.

Reacting to the viral post, Bizzle Osikoya disclosed that he, too, had experienced a dramatic hike in his rent.

According to him, his rent was increased from ₦8.5 million to a staggering ₦25 million, a revelation that further intensified the debate around rent inflation and the increasing financial pressure on tenants across the country.