Canadian rapper Drake pocketed more than $1 million (N1.3b) after successfully backing Canada to defeat South Africa in their FIFA World Cup clash.
The Grammy-winning artist reportedly wagered $770,000 on Canada to claim victory, with the bet returning a total payout of $1.001 million. The successful wager earned him an estimated profit of $231,000.
Drake revealed the bet on Instagram ahead of the match, explaining that it was prompted by a private exchange with South African DJ Black Coffee.
“@realblackcoffee was chirping in the DM I had to raise the STAKES,” he wrote while sharing a screenshot of the wager.
The celebrity wager added extra intrigue to a fixture that carried huge significance for South Africa, whose impressive World Cup campaign had generated excitement both at home and across the African continent.
