Comedian Mark Angel reveals how he contemplated suicide after losing $3.7m to forex trade

Talented Nigerian comedian, Mark Angel, has revealed how he contemplated committing suicide after he lost $3.7 million to forex trade.

Mark Angel said in a lengthy post on his Instagram page on Monday that he lost a huge sum of money to the wrong hands in the business last year.

The social media personality who made money from video streaming years back following the success of his Mark Angel skits productions said he was drowned in debt after the incident.

He wrote: “The year 2024 began like every other year. But I had no idea how much it would test me, break me, and ultimately reshape me. It was the year I lost everything. I trusted the wrong hands in forex and lost all my money.

“Nobody knew except my family and closest circle. The weight of the loss, over $3.7 million was suffocating. I was drowning in debts, and one by one. I watched all my properties slip into the hands of loan sharks. It felt like my world was crumbling, and in my darkest moments, I considered ending it all.

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“But God… If not for His mercies, I wouldn’t be here writing this. He sent angels into my life when I needed them the most. Blessing, my friend who became family, never gave up on me. My pastor and his wife stood by me, praying and guiding me.

“My daughters, Victoria and Mila, reminded me of the beauty of life, even when it felt unbearable. My ex-wife Mandy extended a hand of kindness I will never forget. My son, Schoolboy, showed me strength beyond his years. And Bright, my social media assistant, stood as a pillar in moments I thought I’d collapse.

“While I was still trying to heal, undergoing therapy to recover from the trauma, life dealt another blow. A scandal hit, shaking the foundation of my career and questioning the loyalty of those around me. It was in that storm that God began to uncover the truth.

“He exposed the fake friends, the pretenders, and the ones who had been silently sabotaging my peace and my circle. It was painful, but it was necessary.

“2024 was the hardest year of my life, but it was also the year God drew me closer to Him. Through the ashes, He taught me resilience, faith, and the true meaning of grace. I don’t take it for granted that I’m alive today. To everyone who stood with me, prayed for me, and held me up when I had no strength left, thank you.

“Here’s to God’s unwavering faithfulness. If 2024 taught me anything, it’s that even in the darkest valleys, His light never stops shining.”

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