Food critic Opeyemi Famakin shares how he got billed ₦80 million for taxes

• In an interview with ‘With Chude’ podcast, Opeyemi Famakin discussed his career and financial journey as a food critic, revealing that LIRS contacted him after a viral earnings post.

Food critic Opeyemi Famakin has disclosed that he was assessed ₦80 million in taxes by the Lagos Internal Revenue Service (LIRS).

In a recent interview on the ‘With Chude’ podcast, Famakin shared insights into his career and financial experiences as a food critic. He mentioned that LIRS contacted him via email shortly after he gained significant attention for claiming that he earns ₦9 million even during a less profitable week.

He noted that his public disclosure regarding his financial situation attracted the scrutiny of the authorities.

He said:

“LIRS sent me an email o, they billed me 80 million naira, I paid it o, I pay my tax now. However, I would never talk about my finances again. It was like play, two days after I mentioned my finances they sent me an email.

“Even though I told them ‘allegedly,’ they said no. A whole 80 million naira but let’s not discuss it. I am now a proud taxpayer. Literally, today I texted my accountant to pay this month’s tax. So LIRS, I pay tax now o.”