Nigerian Boy Builds Small House From Scratch, Celebrates as Photos of Building Go Viral

Nigerian Boy Builds Small House From Scratch, Celebrates as Photos of Building Go Viral

  • A young Nigerian man has gone viral on social media after showing off his newly completed house
  • In a post shared on TikTok, he displayed how the building project took place from the starting point to the final look
  • Social media users who came across the video did not hesitate to congratulate him for the great work in the comments

A young Nigerian man's achievement in building his dream home from scratch has earned him accolades on social media.

In the clip, the young man showed the moment he started the construction from the beginning to its completion.

A Nigerian boy proudly flaunts small bungalow he built.
A Nigerian boy goes viral for showing off the house he built from scratch. Photo: @btcba1
Source: TikTok

Man celebrates as he becomes landlord

The photos, shared on TikTok by @btcba1, gave a glimpse into the man’s journey as he transformed the uncompleted building into a beautiful residence.

It showed the house's beginning stage to its completed phase, which was a small bungalow on a piece of land.

The young man congratulated himself on his latest achievement as he flaunted his new home, while expressing gratitude to God for giving him a house.

He said:

"Alhamdulillah. I don build my own house.”

See the post below:

The photos went viral on TikTok and had over 768,000 views and 62,800 likes, as over 2,600 persons reposted the house on their pages.

Those who came across the viral post congratulated the young man on his achievement.

See other photos of the house:

A Nigerian boy goes viral for showing off the house he built from scratch.
A Nigerian boy proudly flaunts small bungalow he built. Photo: @btcba1
Source: TikTok

Reasons for building small house

An article by a building company, Rosaab International, shares why people may prefer to build smaller houses.

It highlighted reasons like affordability, energy efficiency, and environmental impact.

Part of the article read:

"Small sustainable homes offer a cost-effective alternative to traditional housing. By optimizing design and construction processes, developers can lower production costs, making homeownership attainable for the middle class.

"With rising energy costs and environmental concerns, the energy efficiency of small sustainable homes is a significant advantage. Integrated solar panels, energy-efficient appliances, and passive heating and cooling strategies help reduce utility bills while minimizing environmental impact.
"Small sustainable homes are built to withstand various climatic conditions, offering durability and resilience against natural disasters. This longevity translates into long-term savings for homeowners, as maintenance costs are minimized."

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Lady helps husband build house

Meanwhile, Legit.ng reported that a lady shared a video about her love story on social media, which got so many people talking.

She revealed that while they were dating, she relocated to the village to help him build his house while he travelled overseas.

Many who came across the video shared their opinion on the relationship and hailed the lady and her husband.

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Source: Legit.ng

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Victoria Nwahiri (Human Interest Editor) Victoria Nwahiri is a Reuters-certified journalist with 4+ years of experience in digital, social media, and print journalism. As a one-time freelancer and full-time journalist, she has extensively covered lifestyle, entertainment, and human interest stories that have impacted and attracted top policymakers. She is currently a Human Interest Editor at Legit.ng and can be reached via victoria.nwahiri@corp.legit.ng