Popular content creator and actress Nons Miraj, widely known as Ada Jesus, has opened up about her inspiring path to financial freedom.
In a recent podcast interview, she revealed how she made her first million through hard work, self-discipline, and smart business moves without relying on any man.
This story, aimed at empowering both emerging and established creatives, highlights the importance of persistence and self-worth.
It also clears up assumptions often tied to the financial growth of women in entertainment.
Nons Miraj began her career in Nollywood, but the journey wasn’t financially rewarding at first.
She shared that the money actors made didn’t match the efforts they put in.
“It was rubbish money; unlike a salary job where you make 70K monthly, they pay you 90K after shooting for three months. It was not worth it,” she said.
Her honesty reflects a reality many young talents face when breaking into the film industry.
Therefore, seeking a better source of income became necessary.
To support herself, Nons Miraj turned to small business.
She began buying perfumes and jewelry from Balogun market and reselling them at a profit.
“I would go to Balogun market, buy perfumes and jewelry for N3K and sell them at N50K. I divided the profit into two: one for my piggy bank and the other to fund my life,”she explained.
This side hustle allowed her to save consistently while staying independent.
Meanwhile, she was also developing her personal brand, which later turned into her breakthrough as a content creator.
Her journey into digital content completely changed the game.
However, with consistent content and an authentic online presence, her acting gigs became more profitable.
“I was saving with my mum, I had my own savings, my salon was there, and acting started paying N300K after social media presence,” she said.
The transformation into her popular persona “Ada Jesus” also helped elevate her platform.
She began landing endorsement deals and eventually launched her YouTube series, Love Show, which boosted her income significantly.
“I didn’t wait for a man to give me; my pride grew when I started making more money. There’s nothing I couldn’t give myself,” she proudly said.
Nons Miraj was clear about her journey being self-funded.
While she admitted that men noticed her during this time, she emphasized that none of them sponsored her lifestyle.
“Men were coming but not the type you think will sponsor your life. I was in a relationship but not in the sugar daddy vibe,” she stated.
This revelation challenges a common stereotype about female success, especially online.
In addition, her story offers a powerful reminder that self-reliance and creativity can open doors that once seemed closed.
