- An Onitsha businessman has gone viral after awarding his apprentice £30 million and opening a shop in Onitsha main market.
- This generous gesture was widely hailed as a shining example of the Igbo apprenticeship system done right.
An Onitsha businessman has rewarded his apprentice with a £30m cash gift and a shop to start his own business in a touching moment that has sparked the admiration of Nigerians online.
In a viral video shared on X (formerly known as Twitter), the businessman praised the young man for the discipline, respect, consistency and dedication he has shown over his years of service. He then stunned onlookers by announcing the generous settlement, eliciting loud cheers and emotional reactions from those present.
The event was reportedly held at the Onitsha main market where the boss publicly presented the apprentice with a check and handed over a shop as a sign of trust and appreciation for his loyalty and hard work.
In other news… Nollywood star and movie producer Funke Akindele recently turned heads during a hilarious red carpet interview.
When asked about what it was like to become a billionaire after the huge success of her hit film “Behind the Scenes,” Funk surprised fans with a down-to-earth answer.
She quipped with her trademark humor that she was “not a billionaire, just a liar.”
Her playful comments quickly became a sensation online, and her humility won her praise from fans and social media users.
Read some of the comments below:
@olori_zee: “Wait, which one is” We all know what it feels like to be a millionaire. “Who is that? Omo me, I don’t know, let unna help me!”
@theperfectgiftandsouvenirs: “She’s avoiding taxes 🙂↔️Future billionaires will join in 🤭.”
@lingeriebytemmy: “Keep my queen out of it😂.”
@mood_by_asher: “I hope you all realize that the money is not hers. Depending on the agreements she has with cinemas and distributors, 50% or more of the money may go to them, and that does not include the investor’s share (if there are investors in her project).”
@chef_ivyjones1: “This is how we roll…😂.”
