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Lad's Unbelievable Instagram Account Documents Lavish Life Built For Himself Off Business Success

Lad's Unbelievable Instagram Account Documents Lavish Life Built For Himself Off Business Success

Just a little jealous...

George Pavlou

George Pavlou

When you were 15 years old, did you spend more time thinking about who to buy and sell on Football Manager or how you were going to make your first million and live a lifestyle most people can only dream about?

Probably the former, but for Zaf Baker, all he ever wanted to do was make money. And fuck me did he manage it.

After selling his first car when he was 16, Zaf spent the next two years buying and selling cars in his hometown of Johannesbourg, setting up a successful business that made him his first million pounds by his 18th birthday.

But business acumen isn't something you're born with, it's something you learn, and though Zaf places great importance on education, it's a slightly different education he received that has helped him get to where he is today.

He told us: "Education is very important, there's no doubt about that. I always believed that educating yourself and following the rules would make you a living but self-education and experience would make you a fortune.

"I wanted to make a million so badly that no teacher in the world could tell me how to do it because if they knew anything about it, they'd be doing it."

So Zaf promised himself he'd simply surround himself with successful businessmen. And that's what he did. By the time he turned 18, he'd sat and spoken to three of Forbes Top 50 Richest Men on Earth and was moving into the property industry too.

"I would take advice from successful businessmen and in class the next day, my teacher would have no idea what I'm talking about. There are some things that can't be taught and you can only learn through experience."

Wise words coming from the head of a now 22-year-old lad. But it's not just money Zaf is making. He's networking to fuck and his Instagram account is full of all the famous people he's been able to hang around with thanks to his connections.

From Cristiano Ronaldo, to Premier League champion Kyle Walker (I know I've jumped the gun but I'm a Spurs fan and still believe we can win it), Zaf has hung out with some of the biggest names you could think of.

He now spends most of his time in Dubai and the UK furthering his business ventures but as a young man, also enjoys all the finer things in life... and when you can afford it, why not?

"I was invited by a friend to the Veldebebas training centre in Madrid a day before a match at the Bernebeu. Not even sponsors are allowed that privilege."

Zaf's hobbies include attending football matches, Formula 1 events and going to the most expensive clubs and parties the world has to offer. Always wanting the best of everything, Zaf wasn't happy to settle there.

He owns a Ferarri 458, a Bentley and his watch collection includes a $10,000 Tag Heuer Monaco LS, a Yachtmaster 2 Rolex valued at $35,000 and a Hublot from the Big Bang Collection worth around $35,000 too. On top of that, he owns properties in Dubai, South Africa and London.

And before anyone thinks he's just living off a good inheritance, Zaf assures us he built his empire off one present from his father.

"My father did not help me start myself up. He thought it would be better for me to study first." And that's exactly what he did until he could stand on his own two feet.

We could all sit and bitch and moan about privilege and all the rest of it but let's be honest for a second, we're just a little bit jealous. I know I am.

Words by George Pavlou

Images via Zaf Baker/Instagram

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