Nigerian man caused backlash online after he claimed a stranger had paid him £500,000 in exchange for a small section of his hair.
According to a report posted on social media, the man said he was walking when the driver of a luxury vehicle pulled up and approached him with an unusual request.
The individual offered him ₦500,000 if he agreed to cut off a small section of his hair and hand it over.
An unusual offer
The story quickly attracted attention due to the strangeness of the request.
The man explained that at first he thought the offer was a joke and he didn’t believe that the stranger was serious.
However, he said the man insisted he liked his hair and was willing to pay for a small amount of hair.
According to the story, the couple then went back to his house so he could get the scissors.
The incident reportedly ended with him cutting off a small section of his hair and giving it to a stranger.
Speaking about the experience, the man said:
“I can’t believe my eyes, people are still this stupid?? I was walking and this man in a Benz stopped and told me he can give me 500k if I do something for him, I actually thought he was playing, he said he likes my hair, if I cut it a bit he will send me 500k, we had to go back home he took me there, I took scissors and cut off a small amount for the man, he legitimately sent me 500k, some rich people are silly o”
Reactions on social networks
The claim sparked widespread debate online, with many users expressing surprise at the story.
While some commentators questioned why anyone would pay such an amount for a small section of hair, others focused on the unexpected financial reward the man received.
The post continued to circulate on social media platforms, adding to conversations about unusual encounters and the lengths some people would go to get personal belongings from strangers.
The incident also highlights how personal stories shared online can quickly attract public attention and debate.
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