TochiPhotos:
"I come here to rest during my break, it's hard tho with the loud noise from cars and everything. Started this work just a few days ago, I was tired of staying at home and I want to support my husband in anyway I can" #HumansOfLagos

naw dat meks u a woman....

TochiPhotos:
"Uncle let's show you our pose" #HumansOfLagos #LittleHumans

i love what you are doing. keep it up its inspiring......

"Standard pool table is expensive so we build our own local table, in the evening all the boys come here to play and relax" #HumansOfLagos

"I wanted to go to university but there was no money so I had to get married, I have a daughter now she is 14, our goal is to make sure she goes to university" #HumansOfLagos

"I'm from Cape Coast in Ghana, I came to Lagos 2 years ago, my father has lived here for 25 years and he said its a good place to do business. I've been working in a restaurant since then and just resigned to open this shop, you are my first customer today." #HumansOfLagos

I opened this place yesterday, I didn't see any customer, I had to throw my food away. Today no customers yet except you. I know I just Opened and business won't boom immediately but I expected to make little sales, I'm not happy but I know things will turn around, all these successful businesses didn't make it big in a day or two so I still have hope " #HumansOfLagos

TochiPhotos:
I opened this place yesterday, I didn't see any customer, I had to throw my food away. Today no customers yet except you. I know I just Opened and business won't boom immediately but I expected to make little sales, I'm not happy but I know things will turn around, all these successful businesses didn't make it big in a day or two so I still have hope " #HumansOfLagos

Eeeya...

TochiPhotos:
"I'm from Cape Coast in Ghana, I came to Lagos 2 years ago, my father has lived here for 25 years and he said its a good place to do business. I've been working in a restaurant since then and just resigned to open this shop, you are my first customer today." #HumansOfLagos

aww!!!

TochiPhotos:
I opened this place yesterday, I didn't see any customer, I had to throw my food away. Today no customers yet except you. I know I just Opened and business won't boom immediately but I expected to make little sales, I'm not happy but I know things will turn around, all these successful businesses didn't make it big in a day or two so I still have hope " #HumansOfLagos

Eeyah, I've been following this thread and liking some few photos but this particular post is the first one that has made me comment.... I love the hope this guy emanates.... I wish it were possible, I'll pack all my friends one day and come and eat there so that he will be happy at least... Thumbs up man

Tochi... Hope you left the change for him after you finished eating?

DeCritique:



Eeyah, I've been following this thread and liking some few photos but this particular post is the first one that has made me comment.... I love the hope this guy emanates.... I wish it were possible, I'll pack all my friends one day and come and eat there so that he will be happy at least... Thumbs up man

Tochi... Hope you left the change for him after you finished eating?

His story is so touching, a lot of people have contacted me for his address which I've provided, his jollof rice is really nice. I will visit him again in a few weeks to know how things are going.

TochiPhotos:
I opened this place yesterday, I didn't see any customer, I had to throw my food away. Today no customers yet except you. I know I just Opened and business won't boom immediately but I expected to make little sales, I'm not happy but I know things will turn around, all these successful businesses didn't make it big in a day or two so I still have hope " #HumansOfLagos

This is so touching. I feel for him. Iam also happy that he's very optimistic as to what the future holds for his business.

Pls, those of you in Lag not too far from where this guy sells should patronise him. You get to fill your stomach and same time, help a soul. Jah bless! !

TochiPhotos:

His story is so touching, a lot of people have contacted me for his address which I've provided, his jollof rice is really nice. I will visit him again in a few weeks to know how things are going.

Post his address here....your thread would do much more tban you can ever dream about. Love these posts.

Tochi, u are touching hearts subconsciously. My top favourite is still that boy hawking oranges on the front page, and I'm always forced to check that line again and again anytime I open this thread.
Touching, well done Tochi.....

Originalsly:
Post his address here....your thread would do much more tban you can ever dream about. Love these posts.

At the end of Ajose Adeogun V.I, you turn left and walk down a bit, he is behind a recharge card seller, the place is like a mini market.

"I've been working here for years and has risen to a level with a better salary and a chance at been made a foreman then I lost my wife and had to quit for sometime. There is a way the system here works for us labourers, the longer your years the higher your salary and the chance of becoming a site foreman, once you stop working here for any reason, all your years are gone and anytime you come back you start from zero level again. That's what happened to me, I had to start from zero again after I came back. This job doesn't give you time for yourself or family, the trailer bus comes around 4am to pick us up and return late at night, no rest at all. My 2 daughters had to go and stay with there grand mother since there mum died cos I was barely at home. I'm the kind of person that says things as they are, some of the things here need to be changed and when me and my fellow colleagues talk and voice our concerns I always say my mind and say how I feel and my so called colleagues will go to my back and report me to the white man. #HumansOfLagos

I check this thread at least 3 times daily. It`s inspiring to view people individually. That`s something we very well need in these trying times as a country. Every individual is an embodiment of unique experiences, a unique story, like a book on a shelf. Thank you Tochi for this thread. Through the struggle, the pain and the success, life is still beautiful.

"I don't understand English that much, I've just been in Lagos for 2 years, I'm from Sokoto. My oga just opened my own for me, I used to sale with him. I'm just coming out now, customers will start coming in the evening. My hair is curly but I don't use anything on it, that's how it is from birth." #HumansOfLagos

See fine curly hair Sokoto boy..

"I used to sell dried fish but last year on 23rd November I was robbed on my way to buy my market in Ibadan and I didn't have any other money to continue my fish business so I started carrying load(alabaru) for people in Idumota, it's hard work and my body pains me but I take pain medicine everyday. Today is Sunday and there is no market so I sleep here and rest all day and continue work on Monday when market starts. My son is not happy I'm doing this but he just entered polytechnic and can't do anything to help." #HumansOfLagos

TochiPhotos:
I opened this place yesterday, I didn't see any customer, I had to throw my food away. Today no customers yet except you. I know I just Opened and business won't boom immediately but I expected to make little sales, I'm not happy but I know things will turn around, all these successful businesses didn't make it big in a day or two so I still have hope " #HumansOfLagos

This got me in tears... The struggle is real.

May God help him

Hmmmmm
Nice one OP!!!

TochiPhotos:
"I used to sell dried fish but last year on 23rd November I was robbed on my way to buy my market in Ibadan and I didn't have any other money to continue my fish business so I started carrying load(alabaru) for people in Idumota, it's hard work and my body pains me but I take pain medicine everyday. Today is Sunday and there is no market so I sleep here and rest all day and continue work on Monday when market starts. My son is not happy I'm doing this but he just entered polytechnic and can't do anything to help." #HumansOfLagos

Okay, I think I'm okay for today. Most of these stories are very difficult to take in.

Imagine what this woman is going through to make her son a better being. May she get her deserved reward in multiple folds.

Well done OP.

TochiPhotos:
"I used to sell dried fish but last year on 23rd November I was robbed on my way to buy my market in Ibadan and I didn't have any other money to continue my fish business so I started carrying load(alabaru) for people in Idumota, it's hard work and my body pains me but I take pain medicine everyday. Today is Sunday and there is no market so I sleep here and rest all day and continue work on Monday when market starts. My son is not happy I'm doing this but he just entered polytechnic and can't do anything to help." #HumansOfLagos

This is heartbreaking!

TochiPhotos:
"I used to sell dried fish but last year on 23rd November I was robbed on my way to buy my market in Ibadan and I didn't have any other money to continue my fish business so I started carrying load(alabaru) for people in Idumota, it's hard work and my body pains me but I take pain medicine everyday. Today is Sunday and there is no market so I sleep here and rest all day and continue work on Monday when market starts. My son is not happy I'm doing this but he just entered polytechnic and can't do anything to help." #HumansOfLagos

Pls can you get access to her again?

Really nice thread, reminded me of Naptu's thread.

honeric01:


Pls can you get access to her again?

Yea... meanwhile, a couple of people on Instagram said they'd like to contribute and help her start her fish business again, nothing concrete yet aside their comment but I hope it works out.

"I'm from Cameroon, they call me African man. I've been doing reggae for 15 years. My music is not online and I don't want to take it to that level yet, I need 15 more years before I will be ready for that. I currently enjoy the hustle life and going to nearby countries. I've been in Lagos for 6 months and I've been performing in street jams, bars etc." #HumansOfLagos

TochiPhotos:

Yea... meanwhile, a couple of people on Instagram said they'd like to contribute and help her start her fish business again, nothing concrete yet aside their comment but I hope it works out.

please keep me posted

Fredooooo u dey crase o. Why u come tag me for Serena topic without sh0wimg me her idi nla?

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TochiPhotos:
I opened this place yesterday, I didn't see any customer, I had to throw my food away. Today no customers yet except you. I know I just Opened and business won't boom immediately but I expected to make little sales, I'm not happy but I know things will turn around, all these successful businesses didn't make it big in a day or two so I still have hope " #HumansOfLagos

This is touching

UjSizzle:
Hah! So we've been showering with local mosquito nets all along

Bwahahahahaha