- A Nigerian shoemaker crafted stunning army-colored shoes at affordable N30k price.
- Akoni used the opportunity provided by a viral tweet from Flutterwave to showcase his skills and expertise as a young Nigerian craftsman.
- The shoe’s viral reception on Twitter attracted numerous admirers who expressed interest in owning it, with some inquiring about other available colors.
An artistic Nigerian shoemaker crafted stunning army-colored shoes to sell at an affordable N30k price.
Akoni, the gifted shoemaker from Nigeria, crafted a stunning shoe that quickly garnered attention on Twitter due to its captivating design. Taking advantage of the platform, he proudly exhibited his craftsmanship, aiming to showcase his talents to potential customers and highlight his abilities as a young Nigerian artisan.
The catalyst for Akoni’s Twitter showcase was a viral tweet from Flutterwave, a financial services firm, which encouraged people to boast about their accomplishments.
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Nigerian shoemaker crafted stunning army-colored shoes
Many users eagerly joined the trend, using the opportunity to flaunt their respective skills and achievements. In response, Akoni shared photos of the exquisite army-colored shoes he had meticulously created.
The tweet, posted on July 28 in the afternoon, rapidly gained momentum, attracting numerous admirers who were drawn to the shoe’s unique charm.
Among those captivated by the design, some expressed immediate interest in purchasing the shoe, while others inquired about the availability of different colors apart from the army hue.
@T_RAW__: “Nah this is straight fire.”
@Tolu_Akanni: “This is so nice.”
@Daddyawongirls: “Do you have this in black?”
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Lady pays shoemaker with garri and a plate of rice
A Nigerian nurse, Helen Temitope left netizens praising her after she paid a shoemaker for sewing her slippers with rice and garri.
The young lady revealed this on Twitter whens he said that due to the Naira scarcity she decided to help a cobbler who hasn’t eaten for days.
According to her, the shoemaker requested new or old Naira notes after he was done mending her sippers.
