My Finances Have Been A Mess For The Longest – Uzor Arukwe Opens Up On Struggles

Nollywood actor Uzor Arukwe has opened up about one of the most difficult periods of his life, revealing that he faced serious financial challenges shortly after getting married.

Speaking in an interview with Tope Olowoniyan, the actor said he got married in August but lost his job just three months later in November, leaving him without a steady source of income.

According to Uzor, losing his job had a major impact on his finances and made life very difficult for him and his family.

He also revealed that around the same time, he was involved in a car accident, which added to his financial burden.

The actor explained that the combination of losing his job, repairing his car, paying yearly rent, and taking care of his family forced him to become very careful with how he spent money.

He said, “The same year that I settled down, I lost my job. I got married in August, and I lost my job in November. That happened, and my finances just went crazy.

“At that same period, I had an accident with my car. It was stupid, it was a mess. My yearly rent starts in January so when everyone is doing Detty December, and this has been happening since 2013, I’m always calculating.

“I am not spending, I am not partying, I’m literally calculating stuff. My rent was due every January and when my first daughter came, school fees happened too. So, yes, my finances have been a mess for the longest. My small circle of friends know.”

Uzor Arukwe is married to Barbara Arukwe, and the couple has two daughters.