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“May quit notices not be your portion” – Lady stuns many as she rents dilapidated shop in Lagos, transforms it to her taste with her own money

A Nigerian lady has captured the attention of many online after sharing her inspiring journey of transforming a dilapidated shop she rented into a chic studio in Lagos.

The makeup artist @kikismakeover_, took to her TikTok page to recount her challenging three-month search for a suitable shop space in the city of Lagos.

Faced with the unavailability of rented spaces and rising rental costs, she was eventually compelled to settle for a less-than-desirable shop.

"May quit notices not be your portion" - Lady stuns many as she rents dilapidated shop in Lagos, transforms it to her taste with her own money

Not to be deterred by the shop’s rough appearance, she embarked on a renovation project to transform the space into a befitting studio for her business.

The transformation was nothing short of remarkable. @kikismakeover_ shared a captivating video showcasing the dramatic makeover of the shop.

"May quit notices not be your portion" - Lady stuns many as she rents dilapidated shop in Lagos, transforms it to her taste with her own money

The once almost-falling ceiling was replaced with a sleek POP design, and the entire space was given a fresh coat of paint.

Furthermore, she invested in creating partitions using blocks, optimizing the space for her makeup business.

"May quit notices not be your portion" - Lady stuns many as she rents dilapidated shop in Lagos, transforms it to her taste with her own money

The video of the shop’s transformation quickly went viral, eliciting a flood of reactions from impressed netizens.

Many were left wondering whether the makeup artist had sought permission or had an agreement with her landlord prior to undertaking the extensive renovations.

Netizens Reactions…

Kingola said; “Congratulations quit notice from landlord will not be your portion because that thing enh, person fit faint.”

chukwuemekamoses6 said; “Before you do this type of renovation, you need to sign some papers with the landlord to lease it for 10yrs or leave by your own time.”

Tolulope asked; “Please who is your agent?

She replied; “Direct with landlord no agent.

fezu_flawless_faces wondered; “Very fine. Congratulations. Hope your landlord won’t increase rent after seeing this ooo.”

She responded; “Agreement dey.”

She replied; “Fluted one.

opemipo said; “I don’t know how you will renovate what is not yours.

cheta.cash said; “Na so de give me quick notice after I renovate a house I find in abuja… no body will take for 70k ‘ now the landlord say na N350k.” 

See below;

@kikismakeover_

Lagos will humble you most especially ikorodu 🤔 I use good 3 months to look for shop,before i later settle for this one ☹️🥺😂 I renovated it to my taste🤪🤗 check the before and after🤗🤗 #kikismakeover1 #shoprenovation #nigeriamskeupartist #ikorodumua #fyp #newstudioinikorodu

♬ By Quake – Be inspired in Christ✝️

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