A Nigerian TikTok user has captured widespread attention after sharing a surprising discovery during her visit to Guangzhou, China. The video, which has since gone viral, showcases Nigerian men engaging in an unexpected business venture that has sparked conversations about the realities of life abroad.
Unexpected Encounter in Guangzhou
In her TikTok post under the username @billionairesdaughter1, the woman documented her astonishment at finding numerous Nigerian men operating food businesses in the Chinese city. The footage shows multiple African brothers actively selling various Nigerian dishes to customers in what appears to be a busy commercial area.
Holding up a takeaway bag containing yam and egg sauce with pepper soup, the lady expressed her surprise at the scene. "If I turn my camera like this now, na men," she exclaimed in the video. "Men dey sell jollof rice, dey sell chicken, dey sell different kinds of things."
Message to Nigerians Back Home
The viral video carried an important message for Nigerians with relatives living overseas. The TikToker directly addressed those constantly making financial demands on their family members abroad, urging them to reconsider their expectations.
"If your boyfriend or husband is in China, watch this video," she began. "Legit hustle, very proud of my African brothers, but you now wey dey Nigeria go dey bill am."
She emphasized the need for understanding, stating: "Men are hustling, they take it easy. I was shocked to see this number of African brothers in Guangzhou, selling African food and the food sweet o, them sabi cook o."
Social Media Reactions
The video sparked immediate reactions from viewers, particularly those familiar with the Nigerian community in China. One commenter named Skinny Black stressed provided additional context, revealing: "Yes you are right, we are really hustling here in China but for the food no be them Dey cook am ooo lol na buy them Dey buy from Gultai."
Other commenters expressed admiration for the hardworking men, with @Last born writing: "God bless you beautiful girl," while ayena36 shared: "I love this video, there is 1 cute guy that use to sell jollof rice for me whenever I'm in china, I used too feel for him."
The video has started important conversations about the pressures faced by Nigerians living abroad and the need for those at home to appreciate the challenges of diaspora life. As one commenter noted, these men represent the growing number of Nigerians finding innovative ways to make legitimate living in foreign countries.
