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Meet The Brand Influencer Everyone Is Talking About

by Biodun Alao

•The Story Of Papaya Ex (Abike Arab Money)

The beautiful Abike Halima Raheem popularly known as Papaya Ex or Abike Arab Money is presently rated as one of the hottest faces on social media.

She is a model, actress, Vlogger and Social Media Influencer. She is from Oyo State but grew up in Lagos and often shares her grass to grace story. Born in the slum of Lagos but today she is one of big babes on social media.

What really makes Papaya Ex distinct in the entertainment industry? She is one of the most followed social media influencers and also rated one of the highest paid. She has been able to fulfill her dreams of being an actress by featuring in short films, comedy skits amongst others.

She is blessed with a sexy body and has a good fashion sense, many often visit her page, most especially her followers, to get the latest fashion trend.

Most time, when she steps out for events, she always make the best dressed list.

A lot of her fans have wondered how she came about the name “Abike Arab Money”, which she revealed in one of her interviews.

According to her “it all started in Dubai when I paid my sister’s bill and she was trying to hail me with the big woman hype. Because we were in an Arab country, she shouted and hailed me, adding the nickname “Arab Money Opor” from there I decided to put it out to the public because I thought it was quite catchy. The people picked it up and started calling me that and it stuck ever since”.

She remains one of the highest paid brand influencers in the industry. Brands pay as high as 10 to 15 million to Papaya Ex to influence big brands, and lesser for smaller brands and she has worked with consumer brands, fashion designers, artists and a wide array of products. As far as brand influencing is concerned Papaya Ex is dominating that space with no apology to anyone. Though she had a humble beginning but currently her mothers who is popularly known as Muti Oyo is the biggest fabric merchant in Gbagi market, and just this year, she built a mansion in Oyo, which many tag “Banana Island In Ibadan”. From the building itself to the interior, it is indeed a master piece. Papaya Ex has indeed been living the baby girl life, with her younger sister, who is equally popular on social media.

Just in May 2022, the popular brand influencer with her younger sister Yomidun gifted their mother brand new Toyota Land Cruiser 2022 Model worth 70 million.

In June, she celebrated her birthday and one million followers on Instagram. She gifted a lucky fan brand new Lexus Saloon car besides other gifts such as phones. The gifting took place during a tradefair which she organised for the same purpose with celebrities such as Pretty Mike Of Lagos, Isbae, Skuki, Ash Musy and others in attendance.

Just few weeks ago, this beautiful brand influencer in her early 30’s acquired a luxury Lagos mansion which also comes with a customised swimming pool and it was revealed that the mansion is worth over a 100 million naira. She a lso rides on a Benz SUV worth several millions of naira.

Papaya Ex became very popular due to her luxurious lifestyle. She also has other luxurious cars in her garage ranging from Lexus GX 460, which she bought in 2019.

She has a Mercedes Benz GLE 430, which is worth 30 million and she acquired it in 2020.

She bought another Mercedes Benz GLE 300 as end of year gift to herself.

She has a Land Cruiser Prado TXL, which she used at early stage of her career as an influencer and television personality.

She has a Mercedes Benz 4matic which she bought before her other 2 Mercedes Benz. She got her 2 Benz in 2020 and 2021 respectively.

– Biodun Alao

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