Egungun of Lagos Responds to Critics with a New House

After a long week of online bashing and relentless mockery, sparked by his self-styled claim as the biggest interviewer in Africa, Kuye Adegoke, popularly known as Egungun of Lagos, has responded in the most Nigerian way possible: by buying a house.

While critics were busy dissecting his confidence and questioning his credentials, Egungun quietly crossed a major milestone. Yesterday, January 26, the content creator took to Instagram to announce the acquisition of his new home, turning what many expected to be another clapback into a victory post layered with meaning.

This was more than a house announcement. It was a message.

In a lengthy and reflective post, Egungun celebrated the win with his family and close associates, using the moment to address the noise that had trailed him in recent days. Without mentioning names or responding directly to the mockery, he chose a subtler weapon: perspective.

He reminded his audience that it is easy to sit comfortably on the sidelines, criticising effort and pointing out flaws. Harder, however, is showing up, doing the work, getting tired, making mistakes, and still pressing on when applause is nowhere in sight.

According to him, real respect belongs to those who dare to try. Those who believe in something strongly enough to invest their time, energy, and reputation into it. Success, he implied, is sweet, but even failure has dignity when it comes from genuine effort.
Perhaps that was the loudest part of the message.

In an era where commentary often travels faster than achievement, Egungun’s post struck a familiar chord. While some talk, others build. While some mock, others move keys into new doors.

Sometimes, the best response isn’t an argument. It’s progress.
Congratulations Egungun!