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00:00 Stories of acts of kindness and generosity have become a part of the online narrative
00:08 in Nigeria's social media spaces.
00:11 Mostly empathy driven, these tales go beyond viral posts to actual transformation in real
00:17 life for the people whose experiences went viral.
00:20 Today, we explore the life of those whose fates were permanently changed by the generous
00:25 donations of Nigerians.
00:29 First we have the story of Deborah Olaki aka Momizi.
00:36 Deborah Olaki also known as Momizi on X formerly Twitter.
00:40 Momizi's story sent shockwaves on social media leaving many Nigerians in awe when she
00:45 shared the simple act of preparing her husband's lunch at 4.50am.
00:52 Nigerians rallied behind her giving her land, furniture, electronics and loads of financial
00:57 support.
00:58 Next, we have Ola Jumoke Urisha Guna.
01:03 Jumoke was caught in the background of a picture taken by photographer T.Y.
01:07 Belu while hawking bread in the streets of Lagos.
01:11 She had stumbled onto a photoshoot session with British rapper Tiny Temper.
01:16 Jumoke was later offered housing, loads of cash and opportunities, a modelling contract
01:22 and scholarship for her and her kids by well-meaning Nigerians illustrating the transformative
01:27 power of a single photograph.
01:31 Next is Azzan Bamidili.
01:33 Azzan Bamidili's video went viral on his way to his Brooklyn job where Garden TV had
01:39 interviewed him for his perspective on the current Nigerian inflation.
01:50 The video he was lamenting went viral.
01:52 Tunde Ednaught, a popular social media sensation and singer, re-shared it and people who were
01:58 touched by his story offered him loads of money, turning his life around.
02:06 Another story is that of Jerry and Barnabas, the cousins who were caught sharing money
02:11 and water to inmates in the Nigerian Correctional Service bus.
02:15 This act of kindness moved many Nigerians as they were just hawking in traffic.
02:20 And as you can tell, it followed by cash gift and scholarship for both cousins.
02:32 That was success at their goal, the little girl from Wariu who was sent back home from
02:36 school just because she was yet to pay school fees.
02:40 On her way home, when asked by the person who made the viral video, she could be seen
02:45 audibly venting.
02:47 The collective goodwill of Nigerians alongside the effort of government officials and NGOs
02:52 ensured her return to school and hope for a brighter future.
02:56 Next are the happy boys, Precious Kelechi and Amako Johnson.
03:04 In 2022, Precious and Johnson had lost their jobs for dancing during working hours.
03:09 Their story found solace in the generosity of Nigerians.
03:14 Cash gift and job offers floating, demonstrating the impact of unity in the face of adversity.
03:21 Since then, the duo have since been making comedy content on their social media platforms.
03:26 Moving on to Mary Daniel, a 27-year-old amputee hawker who experienced life-changing turn
03:32 of events after receiving over 25 million in donations.
03:37 Her story touched hearts, prompting a wave of support from within and outside Nigeria.
03:43 Lastly, we have Daniel Anthony Nsikon, also known as Jay Boogie.
03:49 Jay Boogie sought public assistance for medical bills following complications from an alleged
03:53 botched surgery.
03:55 His plea resonated across social media platforms, highlighting the community's willingness
04:00 to come together in times of need.
04:03 Besides these individual stories, Nigerians also extend their support to their favorite
04:08 celebrities.
04:09 The likes of Erykah, Tatcha, Messi AK, Miss Saibu, and Liko Rose have all benefited from
04:15 crowdfunding, showcasing the unity that defines our online community.
04:21 Every donation reminds us of the extraordinary impact the act of kindness can have.
04:27 Nigerians have definitely shaped the narrative of hope, generosity, and transformation on
04:31 social media.
04:33 This is the power of the online community in Nigeria.
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