The Digest:
A major controversy has erupted across Nigerian social media over a scheme promoted by influencers to repackage old iPhone XR models as the latest iPhone 17 Pro Max. Entrepreneur Linus "Blord" Williams and commentator VeryDarkMan have advertised these "upgrades" for as low as ₦280,000, sparking widespread alarm about potential scams and a broader debate about consumer values.
Key Points:
- Influencers are promoting "upgrades" from iPhone XR to iPhone 17 Pro Max.
- Prices for converted phones range from ₦280,000 to ₦450,000.
- The scheme has raised fears of widespread scams against unsuspecting buyers.
- Critics like Oyemyke and Dr. Olawale Ogunlana condemned the "fake life" culture.
- A viral water-submersion test emerged to verify phone authenticity.
- The physical similarity between models makes visual detection difficult.
- The debate reflects deeper issues about consumerism and social validation.
Sources: The Cable
