“Saddest Day”: Nigerian Lady Sells Akara to Support Herself After Father Kicked Her Out
- A Nigerian lady spoke how she was forced into self-reliance after her father drove her and her mother out of their home
- She shared her aspirations of attending the Nigerian Defense Academy in Kaduna state, expressing her dream of becoming a soldier
- In the video, she praised her mother’s resilience and hard work, describing her as the best thing that has ever happened to her
A young Nigerian lady has turned to selling akara for a living after her dad drove her and her mother away from their home, sharing her heartbreaking story, dreams, and ambitions online.
The story was shared in a video that has gone viral on Tiktok.
Source: TikTok
Evicted by father, lady starts akara business
In the video shared by @oacthecreator on TikTok, the young lady spoke about her dream of going to school one day. She shared the name of the school she wishes to attend as well as her dream job.
She also spoke about her mother, a food vendor, who also appeared in the video.
The young lady, identified as Ruth, shared her story and spoke about one of the saddest days of her life.
She said:
"My name is Ruth. I fry akara, potato, and yam, make pap, and I'm also a tailor. I'm not in school right now because no one can sponsor me, so I'm doing this business to support myself."
Source: TikTok
She mentioned that she sells akara, pap, and a few other items to earn a living and sustain herself.
In the video, she also spoke about her dream school and future goal:
"I want to go to school at the Nigeria Defense Academy in Kaduna State. My dream is to become a soldier."
Ruth opened up about the saddest day of her life:
"The saddest day in my life was when my dad drove us away from the house and beat us. I believe that one day, I'll make it in life. I'll be bigger than this, and the world will see it."
She briefly spoke about her mother, who was seen in the clip engaged in another business to support herself.
The young lady said:
"I'm proud of my mum; she's the best thing that's ever happened to me."
Her story captured attention on TikTok, and many people flooded the comment section of the post to share their thoughts.
Lady sells akara to support herself, reactions
Tãñrø wrote:
"You have the best mom doesn’t mean your dad has the best wife, Never blame your father there is a lot he will never tell you till he dies."
Go Diva stated:
"This is so touching I'm rooting for you Ruth. I pray you make it to the academy and fulfill your dreams."
BIG_XIXCO shared:
"Found this video in an edit , I just had to search for the real one . Can I dm you , nothing is too small . And we all rooting for her."
ARAB said:
"No hate but if na man no body go send am sef.'
FOOD VENDOR IN OYE EKITI said:
"We would have a soldier that smiles Can't wait."
KIZZD Chef | Lifestyle shared:
"Why this fine woman wan do soldier."
Celebration Cakes in Lagos wrote:
"She is so beautiful. I am rooting for you Young soldier."
martins02.example stated:
"We need to hear from the dad also."
Oluwatoyin Adedire shared:
'"Internet let's do our thing we need to encourage Ruth and her Mom. Her confidence omg girl the sky is your starting point."
hh added:
"Do u know we can send money to support her."
Official Mercedes Monden stated:
"I love to support this precious girl . Someone tag her on my page. How much is school in Nigeria?"
Princess noted:
"Ruth will make it, am sure of that, she is hardworking but e no go better for anybody wey tell her to forgive her yeye father because l know he would crawl back to ask for forgiveness in future."
Blessed one shared:
"To enter NDA nah by governor or president connection ( I applied twice before travelling out of the country)."
Ayo Dele said:
"Ruth you're so beautiful and I pray God grant all your wishes with ease Bby."
Nigerian lady selling akara, pap goes viral
Meanwhile, Legit.ng earlier reported that a beautiful Nigerian lady went viral after sharing a video of her roadside business, where she sells akara and pap.
In the video, she was seen serving the traditional Nigerian breakfast to customers while working alongside her mother. Social media users praised her beauty, entrepreneurial spirit, and hardworking nature, calling her an inspiration to others.
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Source: Legit.ng
