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Lady causes buzz as she buys cheap Okrika dress, transforms it into stylish outfit

A Nigerian lady Merrit Beads has captivated many online with her remarkable transformation of an Okrika dress. The fashion enthusiast shared a video chronicling the dramatic change in the dress’s appearance from a rumpled state in the market to a chic and stylish outfit. The viral video begins with Merrit in a market, interacting with an Okrika seller as she selects the dress that caught her eye.

The initial state of the dress appeared less than perfect, with wrinkles and creases evident from its time on display. Merrit purchased the dress and took it home with a plan to turn it into something extraordinary. Upon reaching home, Merrit embarked on a meticulous process to revitalize the dress.

The transformation journey involved a thorough washing of the garment to ensure it was clean and ready for the makeover. Merrit painstakingly ironed out every wrinkle, bringing life back to the fabric. The awe-inspiring moment came when Merrit proudly showcased herself wearing the revamped dress. The stunning end result left many netizens in disbelief, with numerous comments expressing amazement that the chic attire was indeed the same Okrika dress Merrit had purchased earlier. Netizens Reactions… @cee-cee clara said; “One tin I like abt thrift is dat you can hardly see someone else wear it.” @otufirstqueen said; “My sister only you can iron the problem of this country.” @Doris said; “The shoe self na okirika.” @RejoiceJohnson commented; “Okirika una don rebrand am to thrift.” @Amaka said; “One celebrity go wear am now tell us say $7,000.” @May luxury stores said; “Okrika no da fine for ground, na for body “ @Leendah said; “As they say “okrika no Dey fine for ground.” @user49802388087765 said: “How many hours you use iron am?” @wendyjovy said: “Try it with a red shoe and a matching purse.” @OyinDollLeeP said: “Girl! This outfit is fire. Abeg which market be this? @meritbeads I should start my thrift series😂 #fyp #foryou #thrift #nigeriantiktok🇳🇬 #lagos ♬ original sound – Meritbeads

Actor Sylvester Madu spotted selling okrika clothes at market

A video of Nollywood actor, Sylvester Madu, also known as Shina Rambo selling okrika clothes at a market in Enugu has stirred emotions. The video, which was shared on TikTok by a user named @ejimaa, shows the actor arranging his goods in work clothes. He captioned the video; “Saw our favourite actor today Shina Rambo selling at Enugu ngwo”. The video has sparked mixed reactions from netizens, with some praising the actor for his honest side hustle and others criticizing the TikTok user for filming him. preshlenas commented: “What if he’s selling? Y’all just prefer those living fake lives and flaunting luxuries in the name of actors. As far as he ain’t stealing, I’m in support of whatever hustle he chooses.” amarah.shuga said: “My problem is that this guy use to act where he carry gun well well,make things no frustrate him reach where him go carry gun physically oh.” official_peace_fidelis said: “So people who are selling in the market now, are poor people.. just dey play with yourself.” Nicolenicol21 said: “And so what? He shouldn’t hustle to feed himself again? You people are very annoying .” jamilaah_ibrahim said: “Is it a crime? Would you have preferred seeing him stealing? Everyone has their down moment and how they choose to sort it out shouldn’t be anybody’s business.” stormiee20 reacted: “Another classic guy, he must be acting. Might not be what you are thinking.” faith__godfrey said: “Movie or no movie… What’s wrong with selling cloth at the market? Let people be, respect people’s opinion.” Watch the video below:

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Why we want to ban okrika clothes

Nigeria Customs Service has announced its plan to place a ban on the sales of Okrika clothes in Nigeria. Speaking during a recent interview, a spokesman for the Customs Service noted that the sales of Okrika clothes was injurious to the nation. In his words: “Okrika clothes is injurious to the health of the nation. That is why government deem it fit that it should be banned. “One should be curious. Nobody knows how and who used these clothings. And most importantly smugglers desirous to turn Nigeria into a dumping ground. We should not accept it. “We are a country well blessed with human and natural resources. Why will someone go and bring used products?” Reacting to the video, tonia.gram_ said: “Let the poor breaffff. Don’t suffocate us 😭😭😭.” Babajideedges stated: “I’m sure the same person who raised the fuss about my beloved ponmo is behind this. Don’t worry guys, they failed with ponmo, they will fail with this also.
Insensitive bunch that are paying 30k minimum wage but are here forming National Classism. Asan Oniranu.
Abuse of priority!” Brandy_ish commented: “These people are so disconnected from the true plights of the people. This is how the really poor are able to afford clothing. Like how are we so blessed with clueless people at the top? Until they deepen the gap between the rich and the poor, they can’t rest. God abeg save this country cos I don’t even understand anymore.” Watch the video below:

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“From okrika seller to hot chic”

A single mother of two who used to sell Okrika clothes at the market has broken the internet with her transformation photos. In the photos shared online, the woman was spotted with her kids before and after she hit the jackpot.

Okrika seller flaunts transformation Photo credit: @bodybyfrances/TikTok While the throwback showed her in her humble state at a market, the after photos showed her looking like a boss chic. She posed with her two children who were dressed in expensive cute-looking attires.

Okrika seller flaunts transformation
Photo credit: @bodybyfrances/TikTok While showing off her transformation, the single mother expressed her excitement over the fact that she never gave up. Reacting to the video, @daisydoll_x said: “Girl how did you do it, tell us the story.” @rachglam333 reacted: “Those men wen day pick girls from the gotta never still see me. God wen.” @ayemichaels said: “Thank God for His Intervention. God’s Grace N Favour Continue To Locate you, y’all deserve the world.” @favourqueensogo commented: “Super proud of u girl, love the way u love ur kids. happy birthday queen.” @tenanaturals wrote: “Big flex. Thank God for your life. Some people have good oil on their head no matter what and you are one of those persons.” @gloriachizz7 added: “I‘m just concerned about your waist becoming more tinier.” Watch the video below: @bodybyfrances Today, I’m once again grateful for where he’s brought me from and where he’s taking me🙏🏼 Cheers to a new age 🥂 U pray gor the abundance of strength to keep going 😇😇😇 #frances #bodybyfrances #francesumeh #grasstograce #fyp #viraltoktok #fyptrending #fypviral #foryou #happybirthday #june3rd #gemini ♬ original sound – Anozie Chiamaka Beryl 👑 In other news, a single mother of two shows off her transformation from when she was in her marriage and a few years after divorcing her husband and becoming an independent woman. A video making the rounds on social media captured the before and after photos of a divorced woman who now runs her own successful business. According to the mother of two, her marriage was like a bondage and things turned around better for her after exiting. “Look at this photo you’re seeing, I was in married and in my husband’s house then. Look how I looked, I suffered. Look at me now; look how beautiful I am now after divorcing my husband,” she stated. “Look at me glowing now as an entrepreneur, a businesswoman, and an independent lady. Look at the clothes I am wearing now unlike when I used to wear okrika. Thank God for my life; marriage is sometimes like bondage,” she said in the Yoruba language.

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“I started from selling okrika in the street” —Nigerian man shares

A Nigerian man identified as @mrme1ofmandilas has shared how his business expanded from selling on the street to owning about four shops. Mrme, who started selling okrika on the streets years ago has moved from there to owning four different shops. According to him, he has the biggest store and branch in Lagos Island. He also has plans of opening a store in London soon. He added that he gives the best wholesale and he will be bringing the best to London. “If you like give up na you fck up be that. I started from zero. I started from selling okrika on the street. Now I have the biggest store and branches in Lagos Island. God is the plug”, he said. Watch the video below: @mrme1ofmandilas God is the plug ♬ original sound – Agape Legacy

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21-year-old lady acquires N36 million car with Okrika business

A 21-year-old Nigerian lady, Amaka, has revealed how she launched her Okrika (thrift) business and thrived in it. According to the lady, she currently earns millions of naira after using a ‘strategy‘ that made her business flourish.

Amaka claimed that her business is mainly online, and through it, she has been able to purchase a car worth N36 million and also rent a house worth N9 million. Speaking to doubting Thomases, the lady maintained that no man pays her bills as she’s allegedly solely independent and totally relies on the proceeds from her business. Watch the video below:

21yearold acquires BUSINESS car lady MILLION N36 Okrika