Lady turns to frying akara and yam for livelihood after father ejects her and mother from home
A Nigerian lady has shared how she resorted to frying akara and yam on the streets to make a living after her father chased her and her mother out of their home.
This was revealed in a video posted on the popular social media platform TikTok, where the young woman, identified as Ruth, was interviewed about her life experiences.
Ruth explained that she sells akara, potatoes, and yam, and also makes pap to support herself.
She added that she works as a tailor but is currently not in school due to a lack of sponsorship.
She said, “My name is Ruth, I fry akara, potatoes and yam and I make pap and I’m also a tailor. I’m not in school for now, no one to sponsor me, that’s why I’m doing this business to help my living.”
Ruth expressed her desire to further her education, naming the institution she dreams of attending. “I want to go to school, Nigeria Defence Academy, in Kaduna State. My dream is to become a soldier,” she said.
Speaking about her most painful memory, she recalled, “The saddest day in my life was the day my dad drove us away from the house, beat us.”
She also voiced her hope for the future: “I believe that one day, I’ll make it in life, I’ll be bigger than this and the world will see it. I’m proud of my mum, she’s the best thing that’s ever happened to me.”
The video has since gone viral, attracting numerous comments from concerned individuals who expressed support and encouragement for Ruth.
See some reactions below:
Davɛ🇨🇦: “Ruth please don’t become a soldier in Nigeria. Be a doctor,nurse or an accountant please 🙏🙏🙏🙏.”
Blessed one: “To enter NDA nah by governor or president connection ( I applied twice before travelling out of the country).”
Ishema: “I pray you achieve your dream, but it very hard getting into NDA, you need a lots of connection for that..”
Emelie5: “D smile from her mom wen she was saying “she z d best tin dat ve ever happened to me🥺❤️.”
King Nekzy: “You should find out why your dad chased you and your mom out of the house cos it could be as a result of negative DNA result outcome ..God will bless you to achieve your dream Insha Allah 🥰.”
Jennifer: “Omo it’s not easy, My dad died when I got admission, saw myself through school, graduating this year by Gods grace🥰🥰🥰.”
inspireeverysteps: “TO all of us that can’t make it to NDA but still believe we will still make it, I pray Ur dream comes to pass.”
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@oacthecreator I was on my morning walk when I saw Ruth by the roadside, frying akara, and I couldn’t help but notice how cheerful she was while attending to her customers. I decided to approach her and hear her story. She’s an ambitious young lady, doing her best to make things work against all odds. Her dream is to become a soldier and serve her nation, a truly selfless dream that deserves to be encouraged. Your reposts and support will go a long way for her and her family. Let’s keep spreading love ❤️ #creators4change #streetphotography #creativeimpact #oacthecreator
