The video, posted early Thursday, shows the men taking part in a ritual tied to Nigeria's Yahoo Plus scene, where internet scammers blend cyber fraud with traditional herbalist practices for supernatural edge amid high youth unemployment. Viewers mix shock and laughter, with jokes about overheating iPhones and warnings of cursed resales, while many urge real work over superstition. It highlights ongoing frustrations with cybercrime, as authorities like the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission arrest thousands each year.
Young boys spotted cooking their phones inside a Babalawo pot, claiming it brings them good luck👀👀 pic.twitter.com/kuZEEbhRPe
— CHUKS 🍥 (@ChuksEricE) March 11, 2026
