A Nigerian man has sparked reactions online after claiming that a stranger paid him ₦500,000 in exchange for a small portion of his hair.
According to the account shared on social media, the man said he was walking when a driver of a luxury vehicle stopped and approached him with an unusual request.
The individual offered him ₦500,000 if he agreed to cut off a small part of his hair and hand it over.
An unusual offer
The story quickly attracted attention because of the unusual nature of the request.
The man explained that he initially thought the offer was a joke and did not believe the stranger was serious.
However, he said the man insisted that he liked his hair and was willing to pay for a small quantity of it.
According to the account, the pair then returned to his home so he could get a pair of scissors.
The incident reportedly ended with him cutting a small amount of his hair and giving it to the stranger.
Speaking about the experience, the man said:
“I can’t believe my eyes, people are still this foolish?? I was walking and this man in 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 small for him he will send me 500k, we had to go back home which he carried me there, I took scissors and cut small quantity for this man, he legit sent me 500k, some rich people are foolish o”
Social media reactions
The claim has generated widespread discussion online, with many users expressing surprise at the story.
While some commenters questioned why anyone would pay such an amount for a small portion of hair, others focused on the unexpected financial reward received by the man.
The post has continued to circulate across social media platforms, adding to conversations about unusual encounters and the lengths some people may go to obtain personal items from strangers.
The incident also highlights how personal stories shared online can quickly attract public attention and debate.
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