Pop-pop-pop-pop … pop Champagne.

Somewhere in Ikoyi. The day after the night before.
I read a recent article by the AFP about the conspicuous consumption of Champagne in Nigeria. According to research firm Euromonitor International, Nigeria is among the fastest-growing countries in the world for Champagne consumption, spending an estimated $59Mn in 2012, up from $49Mn in 2011. The firm forecasts that we (Nigerians) would spend $105Mn in 2017. Apparently one of the main drivers is Oil money and Nollywood. Whereas I think that part is lazy journalism I have partied this year in London, NYC, JoBurg — no Nollywood, no oil in these places, but still an abundance of fizz.
Considering I rarely drink and hate the taste of Champagne for some reason I have splurged an unnecessary amount on it this year already. I calculated the approximate number, but am too embarrassed to actually mention it. But with all things new money(ish) you need to just get it out of your system. I have heard and read on many occasions people discu...