A Ghanaian woman has captured the hearts of many on social media after sharing her remarkable journey of running a porridge business for nearly two decades.
In a video with a content creator, the woman revealed that she has been hawking porridge for about 18 years and has found the business highly lucrative.
She proudly disclosed that her hard work has enabled her to achieve significant milestones, including building a house. “I’m building a story-building,” she said with a beaming smile.
Despite the challenges associated with her line of work, the resilient entrepreneur has remained steadfast, turning obstacles into opportunities.
She attributed her success to her friendly and welcoming attitude, which has helped her build a loyal customer base.
In the She encouraged the public to respect all forms of work and cautioned against looking down on any business, emphasizing that one can achieve great success from humble beginnings.
The porridge seller also offered words of wisdom to the youth, urging them to consider venturing into such businesses and to focus on building a strong work ethic.
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A food seller has shared her inspirational story of how she was able to build a storey building from selling hominy corn porridge, popularly known locally as 'Oblayo,' after hawking it on the street for 18 years.
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