Lagos Man From Surulere Opens Roadside 'Mama Put' in London, Oyinbo People Line Up to Buy Nigerian Jollof Rice
- A Nigerian man is currently running a very clean, modern and popular 'mama put' restaurant in a London street called Spitalfields
- The man identified as Azeez said he started the restaurant called 2 Nigerian Boys with one other friend but that he now runs it alone
- In a photo shared on Twitter by @IamOlajideAwe, some Oyinbo people were seen queueing up to buy sumptuous Nigerian jollof rice
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A Nigerian man called Azeez has taken sweet Nigerian jollof rice to the streets of London, putting the rare taste on the lips of many Oyinbo people.
In a photo shared on Twitter by @IamOlajideAwe, some Oyinbo people could be seen as they lined up to buy food from the restaurant.
Source: UGC
We were two when we started
In a short chat with Legit.ng reporter, Azeez said he started the restaurant with one other person, but that he now runs it alone.
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Azeez said:
"I'm from Lagos, Surulere. We live in London so we decided to bring food to the city. We were two when we started but now, I'm running myself."
When @IamOlajideAwe shared the tweet, it generated interest from Nigerians who commended the hustling spirit of the man.
See the tweet below:
Nigerians on Twitter react
Nigerians quickly took to the comment section of the tweet to express their views. See some of what they are saying below:
@iam_FPresident said:
"Nice one. I hope we have the same courage to sell food in Nigeria as young men. Ameen."
@Nedujizzy1 reacted:
"I had to go follow you. People who pray for others to strive genuinely, mehn that's something even if them no like am or retweet, we see you."
@Temitope_AA said:
"Oyinbo queuing up for Jollof rice?"
@MaziAkuchie said:
"Nice one. This is hustling and working hard. Keep it up guys. More doors will open for growth."
Nigerians in shock after seeing an expensive but tiny one-room apartment in London
Meanwhile, Legit.ng had reported that Nigerians expressed shock after seeing a small one-room apartment in London.
The tiny room which goes for N220k raised questions about the cost of living in the popular city.
Some Nigerians drew a comparison between London and Lagos, especially Lekki where they said there were better apartments than the ones seen in London.
Source: Legit.ng
