- First-class Nigerian law graduate reveals his surprising job as a Spider-Man entertainer due to the country's economic hardship
- The viral TikTok video shows him dancing in costume at a children’s event, entertaining kids alongside a friend dressed as Mickey Mouse
- Nigerians react to the video, sparking conversations about the challenges facing educated professionals in the current economy
In a viral TikTok post that has captivated many Nigerians, a law graduate with a first-class degree has revealed his surprising new occupation. Despite his academic excellence, the young man shared that he has had to turn to entertainment to make ends meet due to Nigeria’s tough economic climate.
Captioning the video, he humorously wrote: “When you bagged first class in law but Tinubu’s tenure isn’t playing - out for my daily 2k”.
Also he commented below his post: "Send a dm to book your Spider-Man 😂💔 wedding, birthday even if na honey moon. Abeeg this country is hard."
Despite his impressive academic achievement, he explained that the country’s challenging economic situation forced him to pursue an entirely different line of work.
In the video, the graduate is seen performing in a Spider-Man costume at a children’s event, dancing energetically alongside his friend, who was dressed as Mickey Mouse. The duo’s playful antics brought joy to the kids in attendance, who laughed and cheered at their lively performance.
As the video circulated online, it sparked a mix of reactions, with many expressing their concerns about the state of the economy and how it is forcing highly educated professionals to take on unconventional jobs just to survive.
Netizens react to the video online
TheRadar has compiled some reactions to the viral video online.
@Kimaniel Yen 🧶:
“Lawyer turned super hero, either way u still de solve crime.😹😹”
@Bioluwatifenisholare💛:
“That boy wey choose 5.00 cgpa over 5 btc suppose see this video.😂😂”
@asmauuu🧚:
“Your hardwork to get that 1st class won’t go in vain, God will Favour you.❤️”
@Gbenga Oloye:
“Omo this is actually hurting …. Mehn.”
@ANUOLUWAPO:
“Not me seeing this after I accepted my admission.😭😭”
@peace_unizik🤗:
“God is going to reward you 💞 atleast you are not lazy.”
@Niyi_Sleek:
“LoL 🤣🤣🤣 normally male law student no dey gbadun 😂😂😂se watin firsts class student ij laww dey do.”
@Kiki || The KING’s Daughter 👑:
“Chai, T Pain, you do this one.😂”
@T….🧸:
“Graduate turn spider man and Mickey Mouse 😭😂😭 T- pain you no try ooo.”
@Nyinye💜💊🥵:
“Omoh 🥺🥺😭💔💔This is heartbreaking Fr 😭😩.”
@homesteadinhottie:
“Sorry. Education is the key now.😂”
@Cinachi✨:
“If u no fit solve case but you fit save the world.😂😂”
@❤️💸عثمان:
“Una no need work mate ? Coz I go like join oo.😭😂”
@August 3rd:
“This thing he’s actually using to catch cruise online, I’m sure he’s not that happy about it 😔 bro by the grace of God me and you go make am 🥹🙏 cause Omo he no easy oo.😔”
@Hierophant:
“once you graduate with first class, companies will line up to employ you.
The companies:”
Nigerian graduate celebrates finishing with Third Class after 9 years, gets lauded by netizens
Meanwhile, TheRadar previously reported the viral reactions of netizens to Safwan Idris’ post on X, a recent graduate of Ahmadu Bello University, who shared a picture of his third class honours degree certificate.
Safwan, who stated that the degree took him nine years to wrap up, said he was a skilled freelance brand/visual identity designer. He recently pitched a captivating visual rebranding project to Covenant University, which many hope would grant him great opportunities.
