5 Reasons why Nigerians find it hard to disclose their income (with pics) – #3 is critical if you want to be successful

3. Fear of being ‘jazzed’

There is a Yoruba proverb that says ‘ti isu eni ba ta, a a dowo bo je ni’. Translation: If one’s yam is well-formed, it should be consumed under wraps. Meaning, sharing your news of prosperity can turn your good fortune to bad luck. I actually didn’t think people still believed this sort of ideology, until a millennial shared with me how she was advised by an older colleague not to tell anyone how much she makes –
as this could make her an easy target for witches and wizards. In light of ongoing events in the country, I think the senior colleague may just be right.