“Speed Darlington Rejects ₦100K Bill, Installs Barbwire Himself — Video Sparks Reactions”

Speed Darlington has shared a video recounting how he dismissed a handyman and installed barbwire around his fence by himself after being billed ₦100,000 for the job. The musician, who posted the footage on social media, said he found the amount unreasonable and decided to handle the installation personally. Eyes Of Lagos reports,

In the video, he explained that the handyman claimed the work required the quoted price, but after observing the man, who he said had three wives and children, Speed Darlington concluded that if the handyman could do it, then he also had the capacity. He noted that he has dismantled and reassembled car engines in the past, insisting that installing barbwire was far from the most difficult task he had handled.

The entertainer is still constructing his home in his village in eastern Nigeria, and the barbwire installation is part of the ongoing work. The video has drawn several reactions from social media users, many of whom commented on his frugality and willingness to take on the project himself.

One user joked that anyone more frugal than Speed Darlington has crossed the line, while another said his refusal to hire help was the reason his 15-bedroom project had taken years to complete. Others pointed out the safety risks, noting that a fall from the fence could have cost him far more than the ₦100,000 he refused to pay.

The incident has since sparked conversations about DIY culture, rising labour costs, and the risks people take to cut expenses in Nigeria.

“I Asked Someone To Install Barbwire On My Fence, And He Quoted ₦100,000. I Told Him Not To Worry About It, I’ll Handle And Install It Myself.”- Speed Darlington pic.twitter.com/EnzVC1Gbo7

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