We will show you Nigerian celebs who were previously street hawkers in this article. Before they were famous, several of them were hawking on the street, and some of them have publicly said how it aided their life.
Street hawking or selling is popular in Nigeria and throughout Africa. Many people rely on street hawking to meet their daily requirements.
Some of our Nigerian superstars have now successfully exited the street hawking trade. The following Nigerian celebrities were previously street hawkers:
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1. Mercy Johnson
Mercy Johnson, a well-known Nigerian actress, philanthropist, and politician, was born in Okene, Kogi state.
Prior to joining the Nollywood film industry, she used to hawk Sachet water to meet her daily requirements.
2. Biola Adebayo
3. Model Olajumoke Orisaguna
4. Tope Alabi
Tope Alabi a.k.a ‘Ore ti o common’ is undoubtedly one of the most sought after gospel artistes in Nigeria. Her collaboration with TY Bello ‘Logan ti ode’ currently has 4.4million views as at the time of filing this report. However, her story has been that of grass to grace.
According to her:”Aside acting, I hawked raw eggs, rice, and stew before going to school in Ewutu. It was in Ibadan that I sold boiled egg.”
5. Mercy Johnson
Award winning actress, Mercy Johnson is known for her versatility and amazing acting prowess. She has attained great heights in her career and still aspires for more.
But her journey has not always been rosy and smooth. The curvy mother of three once hawked sachet water, lived in uncompleted buildings, but didn’t allow her humble background to deter her from rewriting her story.
6. Mercy Macjoe
Beneath the glamour and stardom that Mercy Macjoe enjoys today are scars that no one can seen The talented actress once sold oranges on the street for survival.
In the words of the Economics graduate of the University of Ibadan:” I didn’t have all the opportunities when I was growing up. I grew up with my mum. I lost my dad at a very young age so it was just my mum who took care of me and my other siblings. I am the sixth in a family of eight. I wasn’t born with a silver spoon in my mouth; I had to do so many things to survive. I assisted my mum in her buying and selling business. I sold so many things with my mum. I remember selling oranges and some other things with my mum. I am proud to say it now because the story is different now. I hawked oranges and some other things, helping my mum and siblings to survive. I am always proud to say it because it was in the past and I can’t sell oranges now”
7. Bisola Aiyeola
Bisola Aiyeola, the first runner-up of the 2017 BBNaija reality TV show once revealed that she had to hawk macaroni on the street. The multi -talented entertainer said the experience wasn’t a good one.Hear her: “I hawked on the street it happened. What have I not sold? I have sold jewelleries, make-up etc. I actually sold macaroni in the traffic. I was 21 when it happened .It wasn’t a fun experience”
8. Monica Friday
Svelte actress and comedienne, Monica Friday isn’t afraid to talk about her past. Though her role in TV series ‘Do Good’, shot her to stardom, however Monica has tasted the bitter pills of life
In her words: “I hawked beans which people call ‘Ewa Agonyi’. I also hawk Abodo known as Donkunu. I have no regrets because they were phases that gave birth to today. It could have been better but it wasn’t the worst”.
