During a live interview, Alhaji Malam Zaaki’s attempt to showcase his supposed spiritual ability to make money almost ended in disaster as he came close to setting himself on fire.
Requesting the interviewer to light his head while he poured an inflammable liquid on his cap, Zaaki’s intentions quickly turned dangerous. Before complying, the male interviewer expressed a disclaimer, ensuring he wouldn’t be held accountable if anything went wrong.
As Zaaki recited incantations and lit the cloth on his upper body, the interviewer, startled, jumped from his seat. The fire quickly escalated, prompting panic.
As the flames grew, the Mallam tried to extinguish them, and the interviewer, in a moment of concern, grabbed the microphone from Zaaki’s body.
After the incident, Zaaki defended his actions, stating that he had to put out the flames to prevent more money from mysteriously appearing, supposedly from his spiritual abilities.