Famous Nigerian content creator Mark Angel has opened up about the painful experience of facing financial hardship in 2024, after suffering a massive $3.7 million loss in forex trading due to trusting the wrong people. Reflecting on the ordeal, Mark Angel described 2024 as “the hardest year of my life,” as the Mark Angel forex loss pushed him into overwhelming debt.
In a candid Instagram post on Sunday, Mark opened up about how the financial setback became one of the darkest periods of his life. He felt as though everything was crumbling around him, his properties were seized by loan sharks, and the overwhelming burden of debt left him feeling hopeless.
Mark also revealed that while he was working on healing through therapy, another blow came his way, a scandal that rocked his career. This experience made him realize who his true friends were. He shared that the ordeal exposed fake friends and pretenders, but it also drew him closer to God.
He expressed deep gratitude for the steadfast support he received from his friends, family, pastor, ex-wife, daughters, and social media manager, who all stood by him during this difficult time. He wrote on social media, “The year 2024 began like every other year, but I had no idea how much it would test me how much it would break me, yet 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.”
“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.”
The incident has sparked a lot of discussions on social media, particularly on X. One user, @iamthatNegro, tweeted, “Mark Angel’s $3.7M forex loss should be a masterclass on why ‘quick money’ schemes never talk about the risks. If he had won, we’d be seeing webinars. Now? Crickets. Forex is just fancy gambling.”
In response, @LwaziGB_ tweeted, “Forex is only gambling when you don’t know what you’re doing.” Another user, @Timiben001, replied, “Whoever said forex is not gambling is very wrong. 2024 showed me a hard lesson with forex.”
Mark Angel’s experience in 2024 has been a tough but eye-opening journey, one that many can learn from. It’s a reminder that even in the face of significant setbacks, there’s room for personal growth, reflection, and healing.
