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Paul Okoye Highlights Steep Rise in Cement Prices From 2015 to 2026

Nigerian singer Paul Okoye, also known as Rudeboy, has drawn attention to the significant increase in the cost of a bag of cement between 2015 and a projected 2026. He shared his observation on social media, expressing surprise at the price disparity.

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Musician Paul Okoye, popularly recognized as Rudeboy, has publicly commented on the dramatic escalation in the price of a bag of cement. He presented a comparison of the cost in 2015 against what he anticipates it to be by 2026.

Singer Paul Okoye in a social media post.

In a recent statement shared via his Instagram stories, Okoye outlined the price difference. He noted that in 2015, a bag of cement was priced at N1,200. He contrasted this with the projected price for 2026, estimating a bag of cement would then cost N12,000.

Screenshot of Paul Okoye's Instagram story comparing cement prices.

The artist shared his reaction to this stark economic shift, questioning the situation with a rhetorical "Why am I even laughing?"

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