A Nigerian tenant’s recent post on X has gone viral after revealing that her Korean landlord presented her with 300,000 South Korean won as a token of appreciation. The tenant explained that the gesture came after she and her housemates maintained a peaceful living situation, receiving no complaints from neighbours and causing no damage to the property.
She identified herself as @Mario-Mbs on the platform and shared that the landlord described the cash gift as a thank‑you for their exemplary conduct. The reward, equivalent to roughly ₦282,000, was handed over with a note praising their respectful behaviour.
The tenant expressed her astonishment, saying she was both surprised and grateful for the unexpected kindness. In her tweet she quoted the landlord’s message: “My landlady in Korea just gave us 300k Korean won which is almost ₦282,000 in naira. She said since we’ve never had any complaints from the neighbors and didn’t cause any damage to the house, she wanted to give it to us as a thank you. Honestly, I was so surprised and grateful.”
Online Reactions
Netizens flooded the comment section with varied opinions. One user remarked that Nigerian landlords often raise rent for trivial reasons, contrasting the Korean landlord’s generosity.
Another commentator warned that if Lagos landlords started giving similar gifts, it might be a sign they are exploiting tenants’ good fortune.
A different user praised the landlord’s attitude but questioned whether she had anticipated any complaints from neighbours.
Yet another observer noted that while this landlord is commendable, such considerate landlords remain rare.
The post concluded with a screenshot showing a cascade of reactions, highlighting the widespread buzz the story generated.
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