SINGER JESSE JAGZ CRITICISES COLLEAGUES FOR PROMOTING BETTING, GAMBLING

By: Muftau Fatimo
Nigerian singer and rapper Jesse Jagz has criticised celebrities who endorse and promote betting and gambling brands.
In a recent social media post, the music star strongly condemned the practice.
According to him, celebrities who support or promote gambling deserve to be “stoned.”
On his X handle, Jagz wrote, “We suppose to dey stone any artist promoting bets and gambling.”
According to some statistics, over 60 million Nigerians between the ages of 18 and 40 actively engage in sports betting and gambling, making it one of the largest markets in Africa.
Celebrity endorsement plays a huge role in gambling addiction in Nigeria.
Several Nigerian celebrities including singers, actors, skitmakers and influencers have endorsements with gambling brands both local and international.
