Nigerian Man Sparks Laughter as He Questions the Purpose of Armpits in Viral Rant

• A Nigerian individual has become a viral sensation online after questioning the role of armpits in a video that has prompted laughter and agreement from many viewers.

• He subsequently urged scientists and biology specialists to clarify the biological role of armpits.

A Nigerian man has gained significant attention online after raising a question about the function of armpits in a video that has caused many to laugh and agree.

He contended that aside from perspiring and emitting odor, the armpit appears to serve no genuine purpose — yet it continuously incurs costs for individuals.

He subsequently urged scientists and biology specialists to clarify the biological role of armpits.

In the currently trending clip, the man is heard fervently inquiring:

“Wetín armpit dey do for human body? I no understand why God create armpit.”

“If I gather all the money wey I don take buy roll-on for this life, I for don get small money by now. Before you know, the roll-on don finish again.”

“If you study science, abeg tell me wetin armpit dey do. Because I don reason am tire, e no get use.”

The video has sparked playful debate online, with many relating to the daily struggle of managing sweat, odour, and the endless cycle of buying deodorants.

Watch the video below..

What is the use of the armpit? – Man queries pic.twitter.com/YXWz3Qp6nU

— YabaLeftOnline (@yabaleftonline) June 24, 2025

See some of the reactions culled below:

@engrpopey
Be like dem never suck your armbit before.

@tearscollect
The use of armpit;
It helps you know when you are extremely dirty by stinking 😂

@odogwu_ogidi
It helps regulate body temperature.

@ezenwekere
Anatomically is called “Axilla”
Physiologically It houses a network of lymph nodes that play a crucial role in the immune system,temperature regulation and certain level of arm movement.

@iam_Bonex
Good thing is if you cut your hand off from the shoulder , close enough to your body you’ll no longer have an armpit . So if you don’t see any use for it , get rid of it .

@abdul_rayy
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@streetupdate24_
Wetin local man don smoke ?

@OmotoshoUsman10
Wetin you still Dey use your nose do after your wife mouth