Tacha Opens Up: $5,000-a-Month Rent and Loneliness in the UK

 

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Former BBNaija reality star Tacha Akide has turned heads once again—this time by revealing the challenges of living abroad, particularly the staggering cost of rent and the isolation she experienced during her UK stay.

In a heartfelt confession on a recent podcast interview, Tacha stated: “My friends in the UK were too busy with work to see me. So it was just me, living in one of the most expensive neighbourhoods, paying $5,000 a month.” She emphasized how rent in the UK’s high-end neighbourhoods reached up to £5,000 per month, underscoring the harsh financial reality of living overseas .

Tacha’s candid remarks laid bare the struggle many Nigerian expatriates face—juggling multiple work shifts just to cover exorbitant housing costs, leaving little room for leisure or connecting with friends . Her experience sharply contrasts the idyllic portrayal of life abroad, highlighting the loneliness and financial pressure that often go unseen.

Reflecting on her time abroad, the ex-BBNaija star revealed:

“I’ve been called different types of names. The people you call your friends are not like—when you travel, they’re not really your friends anymore. … And when I came, they were too busy to even see me.”

Through statements like these, Tacha painted a vivid picture of isolation—encountering beggars in supermarkets like Tesco or superstores and feeling disconnected from the support systems—uncles, aunties, or family—that many rely on

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Why It Matters

This story isn’t just celebrity gossip—it speaks to a deeper narrative: the realities of Japa culture, where ambitious Nigerians dream of greener pastures abroad only to find themselves battling financial strain and emotional isolation.

Tacha’s transparency brings light to the high cost of living in the UK, especially rent in upmarket neighborhoods, and how these pressures can quickly morph into mental and emotional challenges, even for celebrities.

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