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A Nigerian man shared a video of his new apartment, which was reportedly flooded completely after a heavy rain The man expressed his sadness in the viral video, noting that he had only lived in the house for a limited time Social media users reacted to the video on TikTok, with many sharing their own experiences with Lagos landlords and agents A Nigerian man has lamented on social media after his newly rented apartment in the Ikotun area of Lagos State became submerged in water following a downpour.
The man, identified as @jalamiaboy on TikTok, posted a video showing the devastating state of his home. In the clip, the water level was high enough to cover the entire floor of the living room and kitchen.
A Nigerian man becomes sad after his new apartment gets flooded. Photo credit: @jalamiaboy/TikTok
Source: TikTok Man records flooded house in Lagos The TikToker waded through the dirty floodwater to show the extent of the damage. Household items, including buckets, plastic bottles, electrical wires, and a standing fan, were seen floating or submerged in the water.
According to the text overlay on the video, @jalamiaboy recently moved into the house located on Liasu Road. He expressed heartbreak that the building, which he had not even lived in for a full month, was already facing such structural issues.
He said:
“House wey I just rent wey never reach one month for liasu road ikotun 😭😭😭😭” The video comes at a time when residents of Lagos are bracing for the rainy season. The water had breached the kitchen cabinets and seeped under the furniture in the living area.
Reactions to flooded new apartment in Lagos Legit.ng has compiled some reactions to the man’s post below:
Kaygee said:
“I’ll just sit down and start crying.” mayordavis_9 said:
“Double package. House came with swimming pool. Enjoy bro.” Tolu said:
“You have the right to sue for damages 50 million. this can’t be the first time. the owner knows but keeps doing rotational rentatge because once you leave they will paint and rent out to another.” Livingwithniffy said:
“No do mistake touch that fan ooo even if u dry the water just avoid the fan. 😂😂I get crazy experience wey I no fit forget.😭😭” Watch the TikTok video below:
Flood wreaks havoc in Lagos community Meanwhile, Legit.ng reported that flood wreaked havoc in several communities in Lagos state on Wednesday, September 23, 2025.
Source: Legit.ng
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