A 65-year-old woman who lost all four of her children has shared the amount she earns daily from selling snacks, prompting an outpouring of sympathy and support. In a video posted on TikTok by content creator @officialladyjasminec, the elderly woman disclosed that she makes a profit of 6,000 naira each day from her business.
Woman's Daily Sales and Profit
When asked about her business, the woman explained that she sells snacks including egg rolls and meat pies. She stated, "I dey sell snacks, egg roll, meat pie. In a day, I dey sell 25,000. Sometimes 24. I dey make 6,000." This means her daily revenue ranges from 24,000 to 25,000 naira, with a profit of 6,000 naira.
Heartbreaking Loss of All Four Children
The woman also revealed the tragic loss of her children. She said, "I'm feeling fine now, before I'm crying. I no get child, I born, they don die, 4 children." The video caption by @officialladyjasminec read: "After losing all her children at 65, mama hawks doughnuts to earn a living! These are the kind of people that deserve our help and support."
Living Conditions and Rent Challenges
In the video, the elderly woman spoke at length about her living conditions, including her rent and the conversation she had with her landlord. She detailed the challenges she faces in her daily life, which added to the emotional impact of her story.
Public Reactions and Support
The video has sparked widespread reactions, with many expressing sympathy and admiration. User tt bb commented, "I don cry tire god bless you chioma." y Jonathan wrote, "She helped a Ghanaian ??? lets promote her account. God bless you Chioma." Joyce Natasha Mugu said, "May sister you will never lack, i cried today uncontrollably. May God watch over you my sister." Young John added, "I'm crying already.. but I'm happy for grandma. God will protect you ma'am." JÃMĒS ƓR̃ÃCĒ stressed, "I wish I have money to support this old woman." The Female King noted, "When the time is right....I the Lord will make it happen." Mariam added, "She staying in my area, I have known her since I was little, she is very hard working." Realgraceanita15 explained, "Awww she’s a Ghanaian my tribe God bless you as you help her." Jerome Amadu shared, "Some tears carry stories that words can never tell. No one truly knows the battles another person has fought. Today, let kindness speak louder than judgment, because a little love can restore a broken heart. May every tear become a testimony, every pain find healing, and every lonely soul find hope again. Thank you lady Jasmine for putting smile on Mama face." r wrote, "Mama no fit cry again she don finish all her tears people dey pass through alot for this life spread love you no go die." ỌYÌNDÁMỌLÁ added, "Make mama start Akara or corn or kuli kuli." AdaObiNnaYa said, "Hey stranger, I mean the one reading this, everything will be fine soon."
Similar Stories of Resilience
In a related story, a Nigerian lady proudly helped her mother hawk food and said she was not ashamed of the business. She explained that she would rather support her mother's hustle than steal, earning praise for her confidence. Additionally, a Nigerian graduate with an NCE and a B.Ed degree drew attention after showing her business of selling okpa with a wheelbarrow. She chose the business after discovering her teaching salary was insufficient to meet her needs.
