In this first episode of Stay Awake: An Afrikanae Series, we confront a painful truth: how money and wealth have become the new gods in Nigeria. We no longer question the source of riches — whether stolen or ill-gotten — but instead celebrate and bow to it. From politicians who keep the masses hungry, to celebrities who glorify materialism, to pastors who exploit struggling congregations, this culture of worshipping wealth is eroding our humanity, our values, and our future. Through reflection and admonition, Afrikanae calls us back to responsibility, truth, and the power of decolonizing our minds.