Phone tapping obsession has swept across Nigeria like wild fire. Fuelled by the increasing economic hardship, almost everyone is sucked into the fantasy that money will drop from air to fill the bags. This article draws attention to the need for caution.
In a fit of anger, she yells, “Fine! The boyfriend, now furious, erupts. “That’s it! You don’t appreciate me. You’re so selfish! I want my fair share now!”
In a flash, he storms into the kitchen. As he shouts, he slaps the girl in rage. Consequently, the impact sends her stumbling backward, and she hits her head on the edge of the kitchen table—what a dramatic turn!
This rising phone tapping obsession mirrors the daydreams of an Annang man.
“Ah, once I have enough money, I’ll buy a big palm plantation. Then, I’ll harvest the fruits and sell them. With the proceeds, I’ll buy a shiny white Raleigh bicycle. Such prestige!” he fantasizes.
He smiles sheepishly, not realizing he’s thinking aloud, until his son interrupts.
“Papa, when you buy the bicycle, can I ring the bell?”
The man snaps out of his daydream, fuming. “What? You want to spoil that bell? I haven’t even bought the plantation yet, and now you want to ruin the bell of my expensive bicycle? You’re a useless boy!”
“But Papa, I just want to ring the bell.”
“You’ll do no such thing!” The man, consumed by anger, beats and kicks the boy for daring to plan for the bell of an imaginary bicycle. In his rage, he doesn’t notice when the boy stops struggling—he has fainted!
Living in dreamland with phone tapping obsession
Inspired by Tinubu-induced hardship, many Nigerians have dived into the realm of virtual wealth. For a brief escape, they forget that four tiny tomatoes now cost N1,000. Therefore, the nearly 40% inflation rate fades away in their dreamlike state.
Suddenly, everyone is tapping—fingers, toes, even teeth! Mostly women are tapping everywhere: on streets, in schools, in churches, and in markets. The term “tapping” was once used by Kegites. Now, it has become a widespread phenomenon.
We no longer have palm wine tappers; instead, there are only phone tappers. Some tap for breakfast, lunch, and dinner. Morning devotions and good-night kisses have been replaced with screen time. Tapping continues until sleep takes over, and the dream persists.
In this digital age, more “wealth-promising” apps are popping up. Popular crypto platforms like Notcoin, Tapswap, Hamstar Kombat, and Poppo have fuelled the phone-tapping obsession to new heights.
Investing in virtual reality
People are investing countless hours, hoping for a windfall, much like the Annang man dreaming of his prestigious bicycle. This obsession with potential future gains blinds them to current realities, often leading to conflicts and, as seen, even tragedies.
These absurd tales highlight the folly of our obsession with virtual promises. Indeed, we fall for illusions easily, even as we’re overwhelmed by our leaders’ empty promises.
In our rush for economic relief, we rarely pause to question if these digital ventures are just rebranded scams. Why do we assume that someone will simply funnel millions into our accounts? Why this sense of entitlement to imagined wealth?
Sadly, we’re increasingly engrossed in the allure of digital fortune, neglecting the tangible realities of life. We tap screens and dream of windfalls rather than working toward them.
So, take a moment to appreciate the present. Virtual riches may be alluring; however, they can lead to real-world consequences. Therefore, put down your phone, step into reality, and savor the moments that truly matter.
Indeed, obsession with potential digital gains can lead us down dangerous paths. Dreaming is fine, but don’t let it lead you into folly!
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