A young Nigerian man was thrown into shock and disbelief after spotting a commercial okada rider using what appeared to be the brand-new iPhone 17 Pro, a device that was only recently launched by Apple and still considered highly luxurious.
The sight left him wondering how a regular bikeman, who earns his living through daily hustles on the busy streets, could possibly afford such an expensive gadget. This unexpected moment quickly became a topic of heated discussion online, especially because of the high price tag attached to Apple’s latest flagship phone.
It would be recalled that Apple only unveiled the iPhone 17 series a short while ago, sparking excitement among tech enthusiasts worldwide. The Pro model, in particular, has drawn attention for its sleek design, upgraded camera system, and advanced features. At launch, the base price of the iPhone 17 Pro was pegged at an eye-watering $1,099, which translates to several hundred thousand naira in Nigeria depending on the exchange rate. For many, the device is a symbol of luxury and success, not something one would ordinarily expect to see with a roadside motorcyclist.
The Nigerian man who witnessed the incident could not hold back his amazement, capturing the moment on video to share with others online. In the clip, the bikeman is seen confidently holding and using the phone, leaving many people questioning whether it was indeed genuine or just one of the many imitations currently flooding the market.
[/p]Netizens declare it fake
Social media users wasted no time in dissecting the video, with the majority insisting that the device must be fake or at best a cheaper smartphone disguised with an iPhone 17 case. Others argued that it could be one of those Chinese knockoffs designed to mimic the look of Apple products without their actual functionality. A few netizens, however, half-jokingly suggested that maybe the bikeman was secretly rich and simply enjoying life under the radar.
The video was humorously captioned: “First bikeman to use iPhone 17 Pro,” further fueling online banter and speculation about the authenticity of the phone.
Netizens’ reactions
@SABI BOI said: “dey whine urself spark 40 pro nah e u dey call iphone 17″
@️ asked: “Where the logo Dey 😒 Abi nah me blind ?”
@Aisosa said: “Do finish collect the phone”
@Joy Jikka remarked: “Until he carry your phone run first😂”
@HORLARTECH GLOBAL said: “Hustle make bike man no dey whine you for road”
@Boss lady 🥰🔐💋 said: “Na Tecno spark 40 ooo check the back it doesn’t have Apple design 😂😂😂😂”
@Ayo kekere🎀🫧 said: “I know u gave him d phone but can’t just probe it”
@PsYCho🧟♂️ wrote: “He run end video make bike man no carry phone zoom off😂💔🤲”
@Ayomide 🌚💫 noted: “Who noticed the earpiece wey the bike man put for ear na the man phone connected with the earpiece yen 😹😹”
The clip has since gone viral, sparking debates not just about the authenticity of the device but also about class, hustle culture, and the surprising ways Nigerians sometimes defy expectations.
Watch video below …
@horlartech_global [/p]
We outside no be for person way Dey use xr 11 and 12 #fyp #iphone17promax #goviral #bikeman #onlineshopping
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