Shoemaker Dares Colleague to Outdo Him, Offers N3.5 Million Prize

• A Nigerian shoemaker has gone viral on social media after challenging his colleague, Mr Nelson, to a shoemaking contest
• In a now-viral tweet, the young man promised to give out N3.5 million to anyone who could outdo it
• Social media users who came across the post on TikTok stormed the comments section to react to it

A Nigerian shoemaker's video challenging a colleague has gone viral, leaving many speaking about his confidence and skill.

The craftsman had issued a public dare to Mr Nelson, who always claimed to be the country's top shoemaker.

Shoemaker stakes N3.5 million for colleague to outdo him

The challenge, posted by @iamdewalz on X, sparked lots of reactions from users who came across it on TikTok.

According to the shoemaker, Mr Nelson had boasted of his exceptional skills, claiming nobody could match his expertise.

Initially, the shoemaker offered 1 million naira to Mr Nelson if he could outdo him, but after receiving no response, he increased the prize to 3.5 million naira.

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The stakes were high, with the shoemaker proposing a live event witnessed by 50 people, including fellow craftsmen and a professional critic.

He noted that the competition would be televised, and the winner would take home the prize of N3.5 million.

The shoemaker gave Mr Nelson 24 hours to respond, warning that failure to take up the challenge would mean he could no longer claim to be Nigeria's best shoemaker.

In his words:

"48 hours ago, I challenged your best shoemaker, Mr Nelson, who claimed that he is the best shoemaker in Nigeria. Nobody draws, nobody thinks better than he does. I said 1 million naira, Mr Nelson, come and do what you know how to do best, but up until now, no response from you. Some of your fans argue that 1 million naira is too small, so let's fire things up. 3.5 million naira, Mr Nelson, just me and you.

"We'll get a hall with the capacity of at least 50 people, 50 shoemakers to witness the event, to be covered live on TV, with a professional shoe critic there to predict the shoes. And whoever wins goes home with 3.5 million naira, Mr Nelson. This is just a game. After 24 hours, if there is no response from you, then you do not have any rights or so ever moving forward to say you are the best shoemaker in Nigeria, because Nigeria is full of so many creative shoemakers who make really good shoes."

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Reactions as man challenges shoemaker

TikTok users stormed the comments section to react to the post.

@mikembewe67 said:

"Nelson cannot show up on this. He's a brand, you are an artist."

@HOMECHOICE AFRICA said:

"Learn from his marketing idea instead of competing with him. I will be disappointed if Nelson replies."

@Lord~Dominique reacted:

"Mr Nelson is still trying to get that idea on how to do that, so chill a little for me pls."

@kay_armani1 added:

"Respectful bro, its obvious mr Nelson isn't interested in ya challenge. Let him be unless there is another motive for the call out "clout/traffic".Will advice u focus on ya craft, mind u anyone can chose to call his or herself best in whichever field they are in."

See the post below:

Talented shoemaker produces beautiful shoes

Meanwhile, Legit.ng previously reported that a Nigerian shoemaker went viral and earned social media praise after sharing his beautiful work on X.

In a post he made, the young man said he was based in Kaduna, where he made the nice boots that caught people's attention.

Source: Legit.ng