See what happened to this Nigerian man who lost English language competition with British man in Ibadan

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After what started out as a social media joke evolved into a competition, a Nigerian man now owns a piece of land.
A British guy was challenged to an English language contest by the man, Ifedayo Johnson, who lost.

Angantýr, a British guy, had made derogatory comments regarding Nigerians employed in the UK care industry, claiming that they “barely speak English.”

He had said: “Why did we make our care sector critically dependent on Nigerians who barely speak English…”

Ifedayo Johnson was offended by this remark and quickly posted a challenge to an English language contest against Angantýr.

He said: “Hello @BasedNorthmathr I’m openly challenging you to an English Language Skills test. This would entail Writing, Listening, Speaking and Listening tests. If your overall score is higher than mine, I’ll quietly pack my bags and leave this country within 24 hours. But if I score higher than you, you’ll keep your mouth shut and never again question or disrespect the English Language skills of any Nigerian. Let me know when you’re ready so we fix the date and other modalities. About time y’all are put where you belong.”

On Sunday, May 18, Ifedayo entered the competition but was defeated. The British man scored 83, and he scored 79.

A real estate company, however, has said that it will give Ifedayo a piece of land as a prize for being a true Nigerian.

The firm wrote on X:
“We’re gifting @ifedayo_johnson a plot of land in Luxe Gardens, Moniya Ibadan! He is a true defender of Nigeria Following the recent intellectual exchange with @basednorthmathr, one thing was clear — his strong will, sharp intellect, and unwavering pride in his country.”

Ifedayo responded by saying he was astonished by the present he had received and that he had not anticipated it.

He wrote on X: “I just had a conversation with Mr. Oluwaseyi Famuyiwa of @syncurvehomes, and I can confirm they truly meant it. I have been rewarded with a plot of land in Moniya, Ibadan – my city of birth! To say I’m surprised would be an understatement. I didn’t take up this challenge expecting any form of recognition or reward. I deeply appreciate this gesture.”

The land parcel is valued at N1.5 million, according to a receipt that was posted online.

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