Without Visa lottery I would still be hawking okoko and ojo in Badagry – Nigerian Emigrant

A Nigerian Emigrant identified as Wale has stated that he would still be hawking Okoko and Ojo in Badagry if not for the American Visa lottery.

The Young man who wanted to appreciate the Universe for showing Mercy on him stated that he had no business being in America, that he was a street hawker from a relatively poor family.

While commending those who succeed in Nigeria, he stated that succeeding in America is a little bit easier.

I had no business being in America. I was a street hawker in Badagry from a relatively poor family.

Without that lottery win, I’ll probably still be roaming Badagry, Okoko, and Ojo as a hawker. I commend those who succeed in Nigeria, in America success is a bit easier.

— Wálé (@SQLBrethen) May 4, 2021

The tweet however generated several reactions.

The lady with the hand @hafsatomale1 wrote: It is easier to wash dead bodies and serve in the mortuary, driver, gateman, cleaners, serving dogs and cats. Hard Labour and slavery! Glaring racism and hate crimes on relegated black Nigros. Sneaking out to evade harassment and arrest These are what you called “success”

Obialaor Uchendu wrote: With the internet, it’s now easy for every Obi, Ade and Hassan to achieve success especially financially in Nigeria right now Ok…take me for example, last month with just my Android phone, N2k data and small training on Affiliate marketing, I made N1.2 million naira.

Gift Chinemerem said:  Where are all those in America who before you even say “Good Morning” they have started telling you of how hard America is. My uncle came back from America after 30 yrs and bought me 7 in 1 XL white pants for me to be wearing