Stop Calling People Broke for Not Having What You Did Fraud For” – Barber’s Post Sparks Debate

A young Nigerian barber has triggered heated conversations online after warning internet fraudsters (popularly called Yahoo boys) against mocking hardworking people who cannot afford their flashy lifestyle. Eyes Of Lagos reports,

The Viral Warning

Taking to his official X (formerly Twitter) handle, the barber criticized those who flaunt wealth acquired through fraud while belittling others who earn honestly.

He wrote:

“Stop calling people broke for not having things you did fraud for 😒.”

Expanding further, he clarified that he is not condemning anyone’s hustle but insisted that fraudsters should not use their ill-gotten wealth to insult or downgrade others.

“Before y’all start with ‘freedom of speech,’ I’m glad you did fraud for it. Save your money if you can, BUT don’t try to belittle folks while you do it. That’s the issue. Shine, but don’t dim nobody else’s light in the midst.”

Nigerians React

His blunt statement quickly went viral, attracting diverse reactions across social media:

• Augustus: “Na only mumu go allow Yahoo boy oppress am. Most of them are more than just scammers — some are dealers, traffickers, armed robbers and kidnappers. Person fit butcher another person, buy Benz, una go still call am Yahoo boy.”

• Govinda Victor: “They’re the same people who say at 25 you must own a mansion — as if it’s their hard-earned money they used to build theirs.”

• Elder: “Society is really messed up. A Yahoo boy will call a noble hustler broke simply because he isn’t living their Porsche lifestyle. It’s a societal problem.”

• Kadmaye: “Yahoo boys and prostitutes are similar — lazy thieves who can’t grind like everyone else, so they steal. Their end is always bad.”

• 2winmusic: “Anytime I notice someone is into fraud, my respect drops to zero. Fraud is the highest form of low self-esteem. Imagine believing you must steal before you eat?”

The Bigger Picture

The post highlights an ongoing debate in Nigeria’s youth culture — the clash between flashy, fraud-driven wealth and slow but honest hustle. Many argue that glorifying fraudsters erodes societal values and puts pressure on hardworking youths.

As the barber put it, everyone has the right to shine, but not at the expense of those choosing to earn legitimately.