Popular Nigerian comedian and content creator Chukwuebuka Emmanuel Amuzie, popularly known as Brain Jotter, has recounted how a 2021 real estate investment of about ₦60 million left him struggling to recover his money.
Brain Jotter said he invested the money after being approached with a property investment opportunity linked to Beechwood Estate, adding that the promoters gained his confidence after they prayed together before the transaction.
“I met scammers who were very confident and fearless. I was scared of ever going broke again, so they told me to invest ₦60 million. We prayed before we started, so I trusted them more and even said I didn’t need to involve a lawyer. How can we pray and you still scammed me?” he said.
The comedian made the disclosure while reflecting on his financial journey and business experiences. He said the investment represented a substantial portion of the wealth he had accumulated after moving from earning monthly salaries of between ₦25,000 and ₦40,000 to making more than $100,000 through his YouTube earnings.
According to him, he converted the foreign currency to naira and invested approximately ₦60 million to ₦70 million with a firm associated with Property Matchmakers.
He said the investment promised a 30 per cent return after 12 months, with land provided as collateral. He also received a deed of assignment but decided against engaging a lawyer, saying the level of trust he had developed with the promoters influenced his decision.
However, Brain Jotter said the promised property did not materialise as expected, prompting him to become suspicious and demand either the property or a refund.
By around 2025, he said the company offered to refund his money but proposed deducting 15 per cent as a penalty. He eventually agreed to a repayment arrangement in instalments, saying he did not have the energy for a prolonged legal battle.
The comedian expressed frustration that the value of the money had significantly diminished over the years, arguing that the amount he invested in 2021 could have purchased a substantial property that would be considerably more expensive today.
He also said he was surprised to see the company continuing to develop and market properties in Lekki Phase One while he was still trying to recover his investment.
Brain Jotter’s account has since circulated widely online, prompting renewed discussion about due diligence and the risks associated with property investment and high-return investment offers.
The comedian’s experience also highlights the potential consequences of relying solely on personal trust in financial transactions, particularly where substantial sums are involved.
There was no independent confirmation immediately available regarding the company’s account of the transaction, the status of the repayment arrangement or any legal proceedings arising from the dispute.
