LAGOS – Approximately N75 million ($50,000) is the celebratory jackpot for Afrobeat icon Teniola Apata, popularly known as Teni Entertainer, who secured a win by correctly predicting Arsenal’s crucial victory over Manchester City in the English Premier League.
The Gunners’ stunning 5-1 demolition of the reigning champions at the Emirates Stadium on Sunday, February 2nd, sent shockwaves through the football world and left Teni, a self-confessed Arsenal fan, in a state of joyous disbelief. Her winning bet slip, which she shared on her Instagram story, She revealed a $25,000 bet on Arsenal to win the match.
The match itself was a rollercoaster of emotions. Arsenal’s electrifying start saw Martin Odegaard score within the first two minutes, igniting the home crowd. While Manchester City’s prolific striker, Erling Haaland, leveled the score in the 55th minute, Arsenal quickly responded with a flurry of goals. Thomas Partey, Myles Lewis-Skelley, Kai Havertz, and a final strike from substitute Ethan Nwaneri sealed the emphatic win for the North London club.
Teni’s celebrations were captured in a lively video posted on her Instagram timeline. The video shows the singer surrounded by stacks of cash, her face beaming with excitement. The caption accompanying the video read, “50k USD cash out. I wan cry Arsenal I love youuu for life.” The video quickly went viral, racking up thousands of views and comments from her followers.
Fans and celebrities flooded Teni’s social media with congratulations. One fan jokingly asked for a $2000 CAD loan for rent, while another expressed regret for not betting on Arsenal, commenting that they expected a draw as the worst-case scenario.
Teni’s recent win sparked an outpouring of support and heartfelt messages from both fans and celebrities. Many expressed their admiration for the singer, with some sharing personal stories. One fan opened up about struggling with depression due to a significant debt, but shared that Teni’s win brought a smile to their face, thanking her for both her music and presence. Another fan humorously dubbed Teni the “Sugar mummy of Lagos” and playfully asked for a share of the winnings.
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