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| Vivian, A Groundnut & Banana Seller And An Undergraduate Of NOUN (Photos) by kayo80(m): 8:25pm On Apr 17, 2017 |
I lost my smartphone last week Thursday, and my Laptop developed a fault on Saturday, so I had gone to the University of Ibadan (U.I) to see if I could get on the Internet at a Cyber Cafe. Most of the ones I was directed to were closed, and then on my way to a barber shop, I saw this neatly arranged tray of Bananas and Groundnut. I looked up at the person selling them, and there was something about the girl that made me believe she had a story people would love to hear. After getting the haircut, I walked up to her and bought groundnut and then told her I wanted to write about her. She agreed to give me audience, and then I found out she had been helping her mom out with the trade since she was in Secondary school, and now she more or less handled it herself. She got into the National Open University of Nigeria, Ibadan campus to study Theology in 2013/2014 session, and continued with the banana and groundnut business. She told me she would go for lectures three times a week, and then come to her normal spot (where we were seated) opposite Sultan Bello Hall in U.I to sell groundnuts, coconuts, banana, and oranges (during the season). Her story kind of reminded me of Linda Ikeji, and how Linda used to sell at beer Sheraton Hotel to support herself during her time at University of Lagos. The fact that this girl decided to be independent and make money from selling fruits in the time when young pretty girls like her would rather depend on men to take care of them made me write this article. I felt her story needed to be shared with the world. Her name is Vivian Okpara, and she is in her final year at the Nigerian Open University in Ibadan. Although she grew up in Ibadan and can speak Yoruba fluently, she is from Ogu Opa in Enugu state. Vivian is in her mid twenties, and would be rounding up her studies at N.O.U.N early next year. When I asked her what she wanted to do after school, she said she would like to open a big fruits store, and do business on a large scale in this area. The way she spoke about it with passion was so captivating. In the Nigeria of today, we need more young people like Vivian. I am calling on anyone with the means to do so to assist this young girl actualize her dreams. And even if you can't do that, support her in the little way you can right now. When next you find yourself at the University of Ibadan, go to her spot opposite Sultan Bello Hall, and buy some of the things she sells. http://outoftheordinary101..com.ng/2017/04/meet-vivian-pretty-groundnut-banana.html 19 Likes 5 Shares
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| Re: Vivian, A Groundnut & Banana Seller And An Undergraduate Of NOUN (Photos) by kayo80(m): 8:28pm On Apr 17, 2017 |
Update- People can bash me all they want, but I have achieved the one thing I set out to do...To give the girl publicity. I accept the good and the bad comments, as long as I know a good will come out of this. Thank you all. I wish you all a great week. 24 Likes |
| Re: Vivian, A Groundnut & Banana Seller And An Undergraduate Of NOUN (Photos) by SINZ: 8:38pm On Apr 17, 2017 |
Would you have given her all this attention if she wasn't pretty? Or better yet, if she was batshit ugly? So the only thing that makes this your story worth reading is that it isn't everyday that one gets to see a poor pretty girl selling stuff, right? Are ugly girls now doomed to accept whatever fate throws at them? I'm sure she would've better suited her wretched status if she was unattractive since unattractive people have been doomed to be spat on.  So she should be offered assistance simply because she's pretty? How petty!  Why the fvcking double standard??  133 Likes 7 Shares |
| Re: Vivian, A Groundnut & Banana Seller And An Undergraduate Of NOUN (Photos) by ouzo1(m): 8:40pm On Apr 17, 2017 |
God bless her hustle...weldone op the writer 9 Likes 2 Shares |
| Re: Vivian, A Groundnut & Banana Seller And An Undergraduate Of NOUN (Photos) by darbeelicous(f): 8:42pm On Apr 17, 2017 |
nice.......... But u want to tell me that that's all u guys discussed?? 18 Likes |
| Re: Vivian, A Groundnut & Banana Seller And An Undergraduate Of NOUN (Photos) by kayo80(m): 8:42pm On Apr 17, 2017 |
SINZ: No. I gave her attention because she looked like a student of that school, and I was surprised she was selling what she was selling. I only put the pretty there to get people to read the story. You can see I didn't mention her looks in the story. 31 Likes 2 Shares |
| Re: Vivian, A Groundnut & Banana Seller And An Undergraduate Of NOUN (Photos) by Khd95(m): 8:42pm On Apr 17, 2017 |
But these bananas tho   they look like something wey dem harvest from witch farm  anyways,God uplift u in ur endeavours,but uplift ur banana first 8 Likes |
| Re: Vivian, A Groundnut & Banana Seller And An Undergraduate Of NOUN (Photos) by kayo80(m): 8:42pm On Apr 17, 2017 |
ouzo1: Thank you. 1 Like |
| Re: Vivian, A Groundnut & Banana Seller And An Undergraduate Of NOUN (Photos) by kayo80(m): 8:43pm On Apr 17, 2017 |
darbeelicous: Yes mam. 2 Likes |
| Re: Vivian, A Groundnut & Banana Seller And An Undergraduate Of NOUN (Photos) by kayo80(m): 8:44pm On Apr 17, 2017 |
Khd95: lol! Funny dude. 1 Like |
| Re: Vivian, A Groundnut & Banana Seller And An Undergraduate Of NOUN (Photos) by kayo80(m): 8:46pm On Apr 17, 2017 |
SINZ: No. Do that because she is an independent woman. As I said earlier, I never mentioned her looks in the post, only in the heading. |
| Re: Vivian, A Groundnut & Banana Seller And An Undergraduate Of NOUN (Photos) by darbeelicous(f): 8:47pm On Apr 17, 2017 |
then y don't I believe u? Swear say u no collect her contact.... kayo80: 5 Likes |
| Re: Vivian, A Groundnut & Banana Seller And An Undergraduate Of NOUN (Photos) by Oblitz(m): 8:47pm On Apr 17, 2017 |
she's beautiful and hardworking. op I need her number asap. Or better still if she's on nairaland, call the number on my signature 3 Likes 1 Share |
| Re: Vivian, A Groundnut & Banana Seller And An Undergraduate Of NOUN (Photos) by kayo80(m): 8:49pm On Apr 17, 2017 |
darbeelicous: You know the funny thing, I didn't want to collect it at first cos I didn't want it to seem like I had ulterior motive. But she said, "you didn't even collect my number" when I was leaving, so I had to. Honestly, I was just drawn to her hustling spirit. 5 Likes |
| Re: Vivian, A Groundnut & Banana Seller And An Undergraduate Of NOUN (Photos) by darbeelicous(f): 8:51pm On Apr 17, 2017 |
the bananas look like roasted plantain.... Khd95: 2 Likes |
| Re: Vivian, A Groundnut & Banana Seller And An Undergraduate Of NOUN (Photos) by kayo80(m): 8:52pm On Apr 17, 2017 |
Oblitz: I will call you tomorrow morning to speak to you on her behalf first before I can give you her number. 1 Like |
| Re: Vivian, A Groundnut & Banana Seller And An Undergraduate Of NOUN (Photos) by kayo80(m): 8:53pm On Apr 17, 2017 |
lala |
| Re: Vivian, A Groundnut & Banana Seller And An Undergraduate Of NOUN (Photos) by SINZ: 8:54pm On Apr 17, 2017 |
kayo80: Oga sir, did she have NOUN written in caps on her forehead? Simply put, you gave her attention because you feel she is too pretty to be selling fruits. If she was ugly, we both know you wouldn't have approached her but that's not the case. There are many people out there who hawk and carry out menial jobs just so they can feed atleast once a day. Their stories are surely even more heart-wrenching than this lass's story. What else qualifies her to be offered help aside her looks? Why should people offer her assistance on the basis that she is pretty and neglect those truly in need? Dude, you need to re-evaluate yourself first and ask yourself what motivated you into writing this epistle in the first place. Is it lust? Are you having dreams of being her savior so you'll get a chance to score?? If sheer greed played a motivational role then I'm sorry, but you're no better than the people that this poor "pretty" girl is trying to avoid in the first place which made her choose this means of survival. Face your front when next you see a pretty girl. 34 Likes 1 Share |
| Re: Vivian, A Groundnut & Banana Seller And An Undergraduate Of NOUN (Photos) by darbeelicous(f): 8:55pm On Apr 17, 2017 |
I see................. And by hustling spirit, u mean her hustle for guys and using bananas and groundnut as cover up?? Do u think that's y she gave u her numba?? Btw, hope say u don call her?? cos na falling hand! I know say my oversabi don dey too much kayo80: 5 Likes |
| Re: Vivian, A Groundnut & Banana Seller And An Undergraduate Of NOUN (Photos) by Oblitz(m): 8:56pm On Apr 17, 2017 |
kayo80: I'll be expecting your call. Thanks 1 Like |
| Re: Vivian, A Groundnut & Banana Seller And An Undergraduate Of NOUN (Photos) by kayo80(m): 8:57pm On Apr 17, 2017 |
darbeelicous: lol! |
| Re: Vivian, A Groundnut & Banana Seller And An Undergraduate Of NOUN (Photos) by osesology(m): 8:57pm On Apr 17, 2017 |
SINZ:This ur counter-analysis is highly unnecessary. @op, tumbs up, l hope she gets assistance. 15 Likes 2 Shares |
| Re: Vivian, A Groundnut & Banana Seller And An Undergraduate Of NOUN (Photos) by SINZ: 9:00pm On Apr 17, 2017 |
osesology: If you feel so, no problem. 1 Like |
| Re: Vivian, A Groundnut & Banana Seller And An Undergraduate Of NOUN (Photos) by kayo80(m): 9:01pm On Apr 17, 2017 |
SINZ: Dude, I think you need help. Get it fast. 20 Likes 2 Shares |
| Re: Vivian, A Groundnut & Banana Seller And An Undergraduate Of NOUN (Photos) by kayo80(m): 9:03pm On Apr 17, 2017 |
osesology: I tire for the guy o! It was because of guys like this I didn't even want to collect the girl's number. I thought of just directing people to where she sells. Thanks by the way. 2 Likes |
| Re: Vivian, A Groundnut & Banana Seller And An Undergraduate Of NOUN (Photos) by SINZ: 9:06pm On Apr 17, 2017 |
kayo80: That's the best defense when you're caught with your tail between your legs and you have absolutely no defense against the accusations levied against you.. 18 Likes |
| Re: Vivian, A Groundnut & Banana Seller And An Undergraduate Of NOUN (Photos) by kayo80(m): 9:06pm On Apr 17, 2017 |
I post on here daily, and regularly on Linda Ikeji's blog. I also have lots of Facebook friends. I thought of using these avenues to a good use...nothing more. I had no ulterior motive. 1 Like |
| Re: Vivian, A Groundnut & Banana Seller And An Undergraduate Of NOUN (Photos) by SINZ: 9:09pm On Apr 17, 2017 |
kayo80: Now this is the point when you start to question your own motives.  Interesting... 11 Likes |
| Re: Vivian, A Groundnut & Banana Seller And An Undergraduate Of NOUN (Photos) by Nobody: 9:12pm On Apr 17, 2017 |
darbeelicous:He probably asked her to pay him a visit so he can defile her 3 Likes |
| Re: Vivian, A Groundnut & Banana Seller And An Undergraduate Of NOUN (Photos) by Nobody: 9:13pm On Apr 17, 2017 |
On a serious note. This should be for those babes who use poverty as an excuse to become hoes. This girl has programmed herself to work and whenever she finds herself in a fix she will prefer to work her way out rather than go spread 'em legs 4 Likes |
| Re: Vivian, A Groundnut & Banana Seller And An Undergraduate Of NOUN (Photos) by LethargiQue: 9:16pm On Apr 17, 2017 |
Okay |
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