In this episode, the ladies discuss "Black Tax" (a term used to refer to the financial support which is expected of a black working-class individual by their families).

They discuss its possible origins, how it affects financial lives of young adults and why it seems to be a never-ending cycle. They also shared their unique perspective as Muslims.

Further reading

  • https://www.bellanaija.com/2021/06/bn-paying-black-tax/
  • https://www.bellanaija.com/2019/07/atoke-black-tax-is-preventing-young-nigerians-from-leveling-up/
  • https://www.zikoko.com/money/black-tax-in-nigeria/
  • https://newswirengr.com/2020/05/14/making-money-but-going-broke-these-young-adults-tell-their-black-tax-stories/
  • Inequality in Nigeria
  • Poverty in Nigeria
  • Zakat in Islam

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