A young Nigerian man has stirred significant conversation online after sharing a video of a well-kept apartment he successfully rented in Lagos. The video, which showcases various parts of the property, has gone viral, primarily due to his comments regarding the cost of the rental.
The Viral Apartment Tour
The individual, who uses the TikTok handle @blak_alvin, posted a video giving a comprehensive tour of his new home. He displayed the exterior compound, the living room, a neat kitchen, and the bedroom. The spaces appeared tidy and well-maintained, impressing many viewers.
In the caption accompanying the video, he highlighted the relatively short time it took him to secure the place, writing: "You got an apartment in 2 weeks after house hunting in Lagos." He expressed a sense of fortune, adding in a description within the video, "Was just so luckyyy."
Price Revelation Sparks Disbelief
The most engaging part of the post emerged in the comments section. Curious followers inquired about the amount he paid to rent the apartment. In his response, the man revealed a crucial detail: he was referred by a friend and no real estate agent was involved in the transaction.
When directly asked if he paid millions of Naira, a common expectation for decent apartments in many parts of Lagos, his reply was straightforward: "E no reach millions." This statement, implying the rent was below a million Naira, became the focal point of the discourse, with many users expressing skepticism about finding such a property at that price point in the city.
Mixed Reactions from Netizens
The comment section under the video flooded with reactions, questions, and similar personal experiences. Many users were eager to find out his location and the contact of his 'plug.'
Enny~Wealth pleaded, "Give me your plugggg." while Life-of-Oma humorously inquired, "I have foodstuffs can I move in with you since my money nor for rent house for this Lagos." Another user, SPEND WISELY, echoed the general disbelief, noting, "Which one be e no reach million for one bedroom dey play."
Other comments reflected the common struggles of finding accommodation in Lagos. aesthetics_by_rinsola stressed, "I don dey find house for one month now ooh," and Talking stage shared, "Na to find man house go stay house hunting wan wound me." The reactions painted a vivid picture of the competitive and often frustrating reality of the Lagos rental market.
The story resonates with many Nigerians familiar with the challenges of securing affordable and quality housing in major cities like Lagos. It highlights the role of personal networks, as seen in the friend's referral, and the widespread suspicion that accompanies claims of below-market rental prices.
