Social media went into a frenzy after a Nigerian gadget lover, Nkechi, stunned viewers by dipping her brand-new iPhone 17 Pro Max — reportedly worth over ₦3 million — into water to prove it was authentic and not a recycled model.
In the now-viral video, Nkechi boldly submerged the phone to silence critics who claimed she was using an older model like the iPhone XR. To the amazement of viewers, the device continued working perfectly after being removed from the water.
She explained that she buys all her Apple products from authorised sources and that the demonstration was meant to prove she only uses genuine devices. “This is not a fake or refurbished iPhone. I only buy from official stores,” she stated confidently.
However, her act sparked mixed reactions online. While some followers praised her confidence and the iPhone’s impressive durability, others criticised the “show of wealth,” calling it unnecessary and performative.
One user commented: “She just sacrificed a ₦3 million iPhone to prove a point nobody asked for.” Another noted that such stunts reflect the growing status obsession linked with luxury gadgets in Nigeria.
Experts and tech enthusiasts have since weighed in, describing the trend as part of a wider social media culture where visibility, validation, and digital reputation drive extreme consumer behaviour.
Despite the backlash, Nkechi’s video has gone massively viral, proving one thing — attention still sells in the digital age.
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