Asakeβs barber, Adeyinka Taofeek, aka Topzycut, is planning a two-day barbing workshop at a cost of N500,000 per slot for participants.
The barber made this known in a post on his Instagram account on Wednesday.
The workshop aims to equip participants with advanced barbing skills and business strategies.
According to the workshopβs flyer, participants will learn how to refine their existing skills, master fading techniques, and understand enhancement usage and application.
Additionally, they will gain insights on branding, client scaling, and social media growth.
The package includes a certificate of participation, a barberβs kit, and 60 days of one-on-one mentorship.
The announcement has sparked various reactions on Instagram, with some users expressing surprise at the fee.
However, others have defended the price, pointing out the comprehensive nature of the workshop and the value of the mentorship programme.
Instagram user DJWALZ, with the handle, #officialdjwalz defended the barber.
He wrote, βComplaining about the fee, but you didnβt see bullet points 4,5,6,7, and the 60-day one-on-one mentorship part?
βYou all think that comes cheap? Dey play. If he delivers well on those parts, then I personally think itβs a fair price.β
Another user, Femi, with handle #femi_osipitan, also backed him. He wrote, βThose of you saying N500,000 is too much, wait till you go to barbing school in America.β
Clippercatel with the handle #clippercaterl, however, urged him to reconsider the price.
He wrote, βItβs amazing to hear something like this, but I think you should consider the money aspect. Thanks for the information. β
Another Instagram user, Akinola who uses the handle #akinolatheberbar wrote, βYou Dey wyn yourself, because you dey barb celebrities come mean say na you sabi pass, come let me teach you what you donβt know guy.β
Sarah, who writes with the handle ,#sarah_john_05 wrote, βWell, all I need now is the kit and connection , topzy no barb pass me he canβt put a test.β
Adebowale, who goes by #ibaa_sydney101 on Instagram, said, βCan an amateur like me learn and perfect with skill under that months?β
Taofeek has barbed a number of celebrities like Burnaboy, Larry Gaga, Young Johnn, Yhemolee, Rahman Jago, and Lilkesh, among others.
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