Nigerian comedian and skit maker Cute Abiola has appealed to Nigerians to raise $30,000 to help local drone maker Aliu Musa Damilola complete the requirements needed to advance his career as a commercial pilot.
Key Highlights
- Cute Abiola seeks $30,000 to fund Aliu Musa Damilola’s aircraft type rating.
- The comedian says he has already spent over ₦40 million on Musa’s aviation training and accommodation.
- Musa built remote-controlled aircraft from scratch before training as a pilot.
- The story is told in a YouTube documentary released by Cute Abiola.
The appeal is coming after the entertainer disclosed that he has spent more than ₦40 million on Musa’s aviation education and accommodation.
Cute Abiola shared the story in a YouTube documentary, documenting Musa’s journey from building remote-controlled aircraft from scratch to becoming a professionally trained pilot.
Why $30,000 Is Needed
According to the comedian, the financial support provided so far has covered Musa’s schooling and accommodation, while the additional $30,000 is needed for his aircraft type rating.
An aircraft type rating is a qualification that allows a pilot to operate a particular aircraft type for which the rating is required.
“We have spent more than 40 million for him to be in school and become a commercial pilot, including accommodation,” Cute Abiola said.
From Remote-Controlled Planes to the Cockpit
Musa explained that his interest in aviation began when he was young, inspiring him to construct remote-controlled aircraft using his own skills and resources.
“It all started as a passion when I was very young. I really wanted to be a pilot, so that motivated me to start building remote-controlled aircraft from scratch,” he said.
Cute Abiola also shared footage from 2023, when he first met Musa and saw the aircraft he had built, alongside more recent clips showing the progress Musa has made in his aviation career.
The comedian later joined Musa on a flight, giving him an opportunity to demonstrate the skills acquired during his training.
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The latest appeal has drawn attention to the financial demands of aviation training and the additional qualifications pilots may need before operating specific aircraft.
While Cute Abiola’s contribution has helped Musa progress towards his childhood ambition, the entertainer is now seeking public support to help him meet the remaining financial requirement.
The development has also attracted praise from social media users, who commended the comedian for investing in Musa’s future and helping turn his interest in aircraft into a professional career.
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