The first time you meet Mrs. Olayinka Adeyemo in her tricycle (keke), what quickly runs through your mind is, how does this woman cope in a business exclusively reserved for men by society?

If you live in Lagos, you will understand why the wonder because a typical Lagos tricycle or keke rider is rough, uncouth and ever-ready to break all traffic rules and even ram into your care with no qualms.

They don’t give a damn about pedestrians because they’re even willing to run on pedestrian walks or even knock down a pedestrian without the blink of an eye.

But here is a woman roughing it out amongst these men Lagos residents love to hate but can’t do anything about because they provide essential transportation services, and of course filling the yawning holes dug by government’s inability to provide working and efficient transportation services for the people.

For me, it’s okay finding a woman in a business supposedly reserved for the boys with muscles and brawn. After all, women are gradually standing their own. But what caught me mouth agape is that Mrs. Adeyemo is heavily pregnant. Can you beat that?

Please madam, how did you get into this keke (tricycle) business?

“My brother, I’m a graduate, but rather than stay idle coupled with the responsibility of taking care of my young family, a friend of mine encouraged me to take-up this business. First, I got this tricycle through a hire-purchase arrangement from this friend, but now it’s mine because I’m done with paying up the cost of the tricycle.”

How does it feel operating in a man’s world? I don’t feel any different. I’m working and the men are working too. The difference is that I get more considerations from bus-stop touts who milk us of our earnings because I’m a woman, and when they see my protruding tummy, they just let me be.

And your condition? “I’m only pregnant. I’m not sick. Yes, I’m often tired, but this work is all I have to contribute to my family economy and meet my personal needs”. And your husband? “He‘s been very supportive and my children and family members know this is what I do for a living and they respect me for that”.

Are making a lot of money? “I wouldn’t say a lot of money, but it’s better than staying idle, and waiting for my husband to do everything for me.”

Well, the next time you see Mrs. Adeyemo; it could be with her baby strapped to her back or at a corner of the motor-park breastfeeding her baby. What that means is that in today’s world, all the barriers have been broken. And women have no excuse.
(culled from Women in the shadows)

Wow!

I love her determination

I was expecting to see a picsure.

She is exclusively standing out.

I like that

madridfc:
I was expecting to see a picsure.

she no give me permission oh

Jennimma:
She is exclusively standing out.

I like that

hey close-up

Cool. Op, show us a pic. Will like to see what she look like

Royver:


hey close-up

Lolz..

Man must survive, ride on mrs the Lord is ur muscle.

hardworking woman, she is a challenge to all those sluggards that
roam on the street . Our youths should wake oooooooo!.

Royver:

(culled from Women in the shadows)

OP last i checked. Women in the Shadows is a p.o.r.n novel. If you doubt me check http://en.m.wikipedia.org/wiki/Women_in_the_Shadows

What a man can do a woman can do better

Vote 4 kowa party!!!



Prof. Mrs Oluremi Sonaiya...4 president of Jigawa

DahtzFestjayz:
OP last i checked. Women in the Shadows is a p.o.r.n novel. If you doubt me check http://en.m.wikipedia.org/wiki/Women_in_the_Shadows

SERIOUSLY

I guess the folk that named the series dont watch porn

Hmmmmm...what a great courage. Kudos to her. God bless Nigeria.

I love her spirit and admire her courage. She is taking her bull by the horn.

Nigeria my country
Where a woman riding tricycle become a news
Where pragnant woman are not expected to work
Where you call every driver touts
Where graduates become okada rider
Where people relate everthing to politics
Where common sence is very expencive
Where too much freedom of speech is abused
Where normal man report mad man online
Where citizens are demo-crazy
Where dull people use smart phones
Where mod bring nonsence post to FP
Where graduates learn barbing/mechanic
Where everybody wants. To travel oversea
Where you are free to add yours
Where you are free to share
Where u are free to like
Where you are free to register your june/july neco at a reputable centre. Call me on d line on my signature.
#Gudnite9ja

She's well motivated... Love her style

Hustle..

Life won't give you what you want easily,you have to take it by force..

God BLESS your hustle Ma

Dis is a real woman!! Not those girls claiming sick and asking guys to send dem recharge card as if recharge card is pain reliever

I love her dogged spirit. nice1

I've got mixed emotions about this.

I love her determination - I think it's commendable. But on the other hand, can't help worrying about her. That work is hard and rough and she's pregnant for heaven's sake.

Anyway, I hope she doesn't ride that keke at night sha.

God bless her.Hope she has collected her PVC ??
To vote for a Government that will better her hard work and the lives of Millions of Nigerians.
President Buhari and Vice President Osinbanjo come March 28th.
Vote APC
Vote Progress and Change.
Sai Buhari

May God give us women who'll be willing to 'get their hands dirty' to keep the family going, when the going gets rough (hopefully, it won't get rough sha ).

That said, I hope the lady finds a better & less stressful job sha.

Her husband had better realise what a treasure he's got, and treat her accordingly.

God bless our hustle!!!

Dats a true nigerian woman not diz our young gal wey der own nah to dey find already made man nd looking 4 men to price their market...

Madam, God is not asleep, Hez already blessing ur hussle nd ur tym to hammer is near, Amen...

saw a white man driving keke in Warri last week

mimicious:
Dis is a real woman!! Not those girls claiming sick and asking guys to send dem recharge card as if recharge card is pain reliever

To which class do you belong?

The real women or the recharge card group

Dey re up to 3-4 in my area, av boarded one Alaja napep bf.

wat a man can do,a woman can do it even much better