Soldier's Viral Video Leads to Motorbike Gift for Man Owed Money
A Nigerian soldier has captured widespread attention after posting a video on social media that shows him calming a man who was angry over unpaid wages. The soldier, whose identity has not been fully disclosed, explained that he initially mistook the man for being mentally unstable due to his agitated behavior. However, upon approaching him, he learned that the individual, identified as Mr. Ola, was upset because an employer had refused to pay him for work completed.
How the Incident Unfolded
In the initial TikTok video, the soldier can be seen calling out to Mr. Ola, who immediately begins to vent his frustrations. "I no go allow make person owe me again. You owe me, I no go allow again," Mr. Ola exclaimed, highlighting his distress over the unpaid debt. Instead of reacting with force, the soldier chose a compassionate approach, handing Mr. Ola a chilled Fearless Energy drink to help him relax. The video was captioned: "When I sighted this man, I thought he was a mad man. I never knew he was under pressure, so I called him and calmed him down with a chilled Fearless Energy drink."
The soldier later shared that after drinking the beverage, Mr. Ola became noticeably calmer. This moment was captured on camera and quickly went viral, attracting the attention of the company that produces Fearless Energy drink, a brand under Rite. The company reached out to the soldier, expressing a desire to support Mr. Ola in a meaningful way.
Company Steps In with Generous Gift
Following the viral spread of the video, the soldier suggested that the company gift Mr. Ola a motorbike to help him generate income and start anew. The company agreed, and in a subsequent video, the soldier is seen presenting the brand new bike to Mr. Ola in his village. "They reached out to me. They wanted to support Ola. They wanted to support a real change, so I suggested they buy Ola a motorbike, which they did," the soldier explained. He added, "When I returned to Ola's village with the motorbike, it wasn't just about giving Ola a gift, it was about giving him a fresh start."
The soldier narrated the incident to onlookers, stating, "Person dey owe Mr. Ola money. Mr. Ola work for person, them no give am money for the work, Mr. Ola dey vex say them no give am money. I gave him a drink, he collected it and drank it, and his body calmed down." He emphasized that what began as a dispute over 1,500 naira transformed into an opportunity for positive change and income regeneration.
Public Reactions to the Heartwarming Story
The viral video and its outcome have sparked a wave of reactions on social media, with many users praising the soldier's kindness and the company's responsiveness. User Ejike commented, "Hope the Nigerian Army is seeing such love from their personnel? he needs to be promoted. let love lead, Nigeria needs more of you. God bless." Others, like Danzy Entertainment, noted the marketing impact, saying, "I will drink Fearless today because of this video."
However, some users expressed skepticism or humor. Big MK BALLAR10 stressed, "Na fear make ola calm oo, no be fearless ?trust women nd die young ??dat drink no good for health." Meanwhile, Alhaji White ? Destiny B. wrote, "Bro but you don do Free advert for fearless like this o," highlighting the unintended promotional benefit for the brand.
Overall, the story has been celebrated as a testament to the power of compassion and social media in driving positive outcomes. The soldier's decision to de-escalate the situation rather than use force has been widely applauded, serving as an inspiring example of community support in Nigeria.
