An artisan has caused a stir online after jesting about his hustle as a carpenter.
The young man who was filmed doing his job made a joke about the joy his mother had when he was given birth to.
In the clip seen online, he said his mum might have reacted differently if she knew he would turn out a carpenter rather than the conventional white-collar jobs expected of ‘bright” kids.
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Speaking while trying to nail a roofing sheet at a site, he said his mum must have believed she gave birth to a lawyer or doctor, not knowing her son would end up being a carpenter.
Reactions: Nothing wrong with being a carpenter
His hilarious . has generated mixed reactions on social media with users either laughing at his jokes or sharing an opinion about his vocation.
@iammcpashun wrote:
“🦋😂Nigeria leadership never place skill acquisition for the right spot, normally na millionaire him suppose be.”
@fauzziyahhoney said:
“It’s not funny sha”
@toneroangel commented:
“I love this guy 😂😂😂😂. There’s dignity in labour. The guy is alright with himself, enjoying his craft. He’s just catching cruise and in the same vein, telling us the mindset/expectations of many parents when a male child is born .”
@etheldvoice noted:
“What’s wrong with been a Carpenter?”
@doradelight2 reacted:
“Na u never upgrade your own o, I wish say I get handwork sef.. Na dem dey cash out pass.”
Nigerian student celebrates three years of selling akara
Meanwhile, a female Nigerian student who combines school and business has celebrated three years of selling Akara to survive.
The lady named Amaka, who goes by the identity @sexyakarafryer on TikTok shared her journey in a series of images made into a ..
In the . shared on her page, she explains how she started the Akara (bean cake) business in 2019 and merged that with school after she got admission the same year.
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According to her, there were days she felt discouraged and depressed with thoughts to quit but she kept going.
