Lagos, Nigeria – October 22, 2025 – Popular Nigerian comedian and content creator Shank Comics has unleashed a viral tirade against a luxury car dealer, accusing them of stalling on a whopping ₦123 million refund for a faulty Mercedes-AMG GLE 63 S Coupé he purchased just months ago. In a raw, expletive-laced Snapchat video that’s racked up over a million views in 24 hours, the 28-year-old entertainer detailed his nightmare purchase, vowing to expose the dealership’s “online and offline” tactics if justice isn’t served.
Shank, real name Adesokan Adedeji Emmanuel, who skyrocketed to fame during the COVID-19 lockdown with his signature “Lit Gang” skits on Instagram and Twitter (now X), had proudly unveiled the sleek black SUV on social media in July, celebrating it as a milestone in his rags-to-riches journey from Oyo State to streaming stardom. Priced at over $100,000 (equivalent to ₦123 million at current rates), the high-performance coupe—boasting 603 horsepower and a top speed of 174 mph—was meant to be the cherry on top of his burgeoning empire, which includes endorsement deals worth millions and a growing U.S. fanbase.
But the dream soured fast. “I didn’t drive the car once!” Shank fumed in the video, his voice cracking with frustration as he paced in what appeared to be his Lagos home. He recounted shipping the vehicle from the U.S., only for it to arrive with a nagging “small fan problem” that the dealer—widely identified online as Abena Autos—dismissed as minor. “I complained, they said okay, fix it, bring it back,” he explained. A week later, diagnostics revealed a catastrophic “brainbox issue”—a faulty Electronic Control Unit (ECU), the car’s central nervous system, which could cost tens of millions to repair.
“We agreed on a refund of 123M,” Shank continued, slamming his fist for emphasis. “It’s been almost three months. You’re telling me sh*t! This is what I’ve been tryna avoid. This one na online, offline sef dey. Tf?! You’re not tagging someone else to answer me.” The clip, timestamped late Monday, captures Shank’s signature humor laced with raw anger, as he mocks the dealer’s excuses and threatens to “burst [their] head” with more receipts if the money isn’t returned pronto.
The outburst has ignited a social media inferno, with #ShankRefund and #AbenaAutos trending nationwide. Fans and fellow creators rallied behind the skit maker, who first bought his inaugural Lexus SUV in 2022 amid similar buzz. “Shank, we go follow you drag dem! ₦123M no be small money o,” tweeted one supporter, while another quipped, “From Lit Gang to Refund Gang—dealer don enter one chance!” Celebrities like media personality Quam Clips amplified the video, captioning it: “Shank to Abena Autos: Found out the car had a brain box (ECU) issue. We agreed on a ₦123M refund—almost 3 months now and you’re still giving excuses!” Even U.S.-based streamers weighed in, advising Shank to leverage his international clout for leverage.
Abena Autos, a Lagos-based importer known for high-end imports, has yet to issue an official response. Sources close to the dealership whisper of “logistical delays” tied to currency fluctuations and ECU replacement sourcing from Mercedes-Benz HQ in Germany, but insiders say the holdup stems from internal cash flow woes amid Nigeria’s economic crunch. Shank, undeterred, followed up with Stories showing payment proofs and diagnostic reports, declaring, “If dem no pay, na una go teach una customers say make dem no trust una again.”
This saga hits harder for Shank, whose content often pokes fun at everyday hustles—from broke-boy antics to lavish flexes. Just last April, he turned heads collaborating with music mogul Don Jazzy on an inDrive promo, cruising a G-Wagon Brabus and drawing eye-watering reactions. Now, the irony isn’t lost on netizens: a man who built a brand on laughs facing a punchline-free scam. Consumer rights advocates, including the Federal Competition and Consumer Protection Commission (FCCPC), are monitoring the situation, with calls for an investigation into luxury auto imports plagued by similar gripes.
As Shank’s plea echoes—“This the nonsense I’ve been trying to avoid”—fans hope it sparks broader accountability in Nigeria’s booming second-hand luxury market, where flashy deals often hide faulty gears. Will Abena Autos cough up the cash, or is this headed to court? One thing’s clear: Shank’s not laughing this time. “Online or offline, same story,” he signed off. Stay tuned—the refund drama just revved into high gear.
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