Nigerian rapper and content creator Speed Darlington has taken matters into his own hands by personally installing barbed wire around his property after rejecting what he considered an unreasonable quotation from a handyman.
The ₦100,000 Quote That Sparked DIY Action
Darlington Okoye, popularly known as Speed Darlington or Akpi, recently shared a video on his Instagram page showing him climbing his fence to install security barbed wire. The controversial entertainer revealed that he decided to handle the installation himself after a handyman requested ₦100,000 for the job.
The rapper, spotted carefully positioning the barbed wire along his fence in the video, explained that he found the professional quote excessive and unreasonable. He concluded that if the handyman could perform the installation, he certainly had the capacity to do it himself without spending such a significant amount.
Ongoing Construction at Pride Mansion
Meanwhile, construction continues at Speed Darlington's mansion located in his village in eastern Nigeria. The rapper shared that he intends to name the building 'Pride Mansion', which he revealed will contain over 18 rooms when completed.
The ongoing project appears to be a long-term investment for the entertainer, who has been gradually developing the property while managing costs through personal involvement in various aspects of the construction process.
Mixed Reactions from Netizens
The video of Speed Darlington's DIY security installation has sparked widespread conversation among Nigerians, with many praising his frugality while others expressed concern about the risks involved.
Several social media users supported the rapper's decision, relating it to broader issues of rising labor costs and economic pressures. One user named Brian Brian commented: "When you travel abroad, you'll understand what speed is doing, little things cost fortune in the west hence most people handle it by themselves."
Another user, ezecheebeekay, shared a similar experience: "This company quoted me $750 to put up my mailbox. I called my uncle, he gave me a list of 3 things to buy; bucket, cement and wood. Everything else I already had at home. The mailbox is standing outside today."
However, some commentators expressed safety concerns about the rapper climbing the fence without professional equipment. User Kishozzy warned: "Imagine say him fall for there, him go spend more than 100K."
Others couldn't resist teasing the entertainer about his reputation for being careful with money. User Jo_Biaa remarked: "But you charged me 2m last year just to perform your caricature at my birthday last year."
The conversation also touched on broader societal issues, with user LilEdNosir questioning: "If to say country good, what's the point of fencing and barbwiring."
Background: Speed Darlington's Recent Musical Success
The DIY incident comes as Speed Darlington enjoys recent musical success. The rapper released a diss track titled 'Baby Oil' weeks after calling out Burna Boy following Diddy's arrest.
The song performed exceptionally well, breaking records on Spotify and earning praise from fans for its creative approach. In the track, the singer questioned Burna Boy about how many bottles of baby oil Diddy had used on him, referencing the recent arrest that made headlines.
Speed Darlington's combination of musical controversy and practical DIY approaches continues to keep him in the public eye, sparking conversations about celebrity culture, economic realities, and the growing DIY movement in Nigeria.
