Love Island star Dami Hope reveals he's bought his mum a house and gives glimpse inside her stunning new home
The star has managed to rake in the cash through being an influencer
LOVE Island star Dami Hope has revealed he's bought his mum a house and has given fans a glimpse inside her stunning new home.
Dami shot to fame on Love Island in 2022 where he met girlfriend Indiyah Polack, and has done very well for himself ever since.
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Since leaving the villa, he has embarked on a career as a full time influencer, which has in turn seen his bank balance boosted.
So much so, Dami has now revealed how he has been sharing the wealth and has bought his mum a new home.
The reality star shared the news on Instagram with a slew of pics of the new pad.
He wrote a heartfelt message next to it, which read: "I actually can't believe I'm typing this… I bought a house in the UK.
"But not just any house—this one's for my mum.
"After years of manifesting, grinding, praying (and dodging the when will you buy a house? chats), this moment right here is different.
"My siblings, you already know—you're part of the furniture now.
D"ad, I wish you were here to see this. Everything I am is because of you both. This one's for you too.
Continuing, he said: "Growing up in an African household, the pressure is real.
"But now I can officially tell my mum to retire that question because guess what? She's living in the answer.
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"By God's grace, we did it."
Meanwhile, Dami recently hit back at a troll who has accused him of cheating on his girlfriend Indiyah.
The reality TV favourite was dragged into a bitter cheating row - after another Islander, Tanya Manhenga claimed her now ex boyfriend Shaq Muhammad was unfaithful while on holiday with Dami.
One Snapchat user decided to tarnish Dami with the same brush, and wrote: 'So what happened on your little boys trip then? Don't try and deceive us and pretend you were faithful the whole time, you're disgusting and she deserves a whole lot better than you.'
Furious, Dami replied: 'YouTube vlog will land soon, you can watch soon you insecure projecting idiot.
'I'll blast your name too with all the confidence you think you have to say this to me and hide.'
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