Lagos Landlord Wants ₦2.5M Rent, Then Asks If I Have Change For ₦100k

My landlord called me last week to remind me rent is due. Two point five million naira. In this economy. I said okay sir, I'll transfer. He said no problem, just bring cash.

So I show up at his house in Surulere with the money. He counts it, nods, then reaches into his pocket and pulls out a bundle. He says, 'I don't have change for your fifty thousand, do you have smaller notes?' Bros. You just counted two point five million naira from me and you're asking ME for change.

I stood there doing the math in my head. This man owns four buildings in Yaba alone. And he's worried about breaking a fifty. I told him I'll come back tomorrow with the exact amount. He said fine, but rent starts counting from today. Shey you dey see am? The same man that has no change has a full calendar.