Adeyinka Taofeek, better known as Topzycut, the barber to Nigerian music star Asake, has created a stir online with his announcement of a two-day barbing workshop priced at N500,000 per participant.
Topzycut revealed the details of the workshop on his Instagram page on Wednesday. The program promises to equip aspiring and experienced barbers with advanced skills and business knowledge.
The workshop curriculum, according to the flyer, will cover refining existing skills, mastering fading techniques, and understanding the use and application of enhancements in barbering. Business-oriented participants will benefit from insights on branding, client acquisition strategies, and social media growth for barbershops.
For their N500,000 investment, participants will receive a certificate of completion, a barber’s kit, and a unique perk – 60 days of one-on-one mentorship from Topzycut himself.
The hefty price tag has sparked a lively debate on social media. While some users expressed shock at the cost, others defended the value proposition.
One Instagram user, DJWALZ (#officialdjwalz), pointed out the comprehensiveness of the workshop and the potential benefits of the mentorship program. “You complaining about the fee, but you didn’t see…the 60-day one-on-one mentorship part? You all think that comes cheap?”
Another user, Femi (#femi_osipitan), echoed this sentiment, suggesting that critics may not be aware of the cost of similar programs abroad. “Those of you saying N500,000 is too much, wait till you go to barbing school in America.”
However, not everyone was convinced. Clippercater (#clippercaterl) urged Topzycut to reconsider the price, while Akinola (#akinolatheberbar) questioned whether the celebrity clientele necessarily translates to superior skills.
Social media users Sarah (#sarah_john_05) and Adebowale (#ibaa_sydney101) offered contrasting perspectives on the accessibility of the workshop for beginners.
Topzycut himself boasts an impressive client list that includes Nigerian music stars Burna Boy, Larry Gaga, Young John,Yhemolee, Rahman Jago, and Lil Kesh.