– A Nigerian photographer, @jamescandids, honoured an old man who rides okada for a living in Lagos state
– After taking a shot of him, the kind young man returned to give him the photograph, a thing that put smiles on his face
– Many people praised him as some suggested that it would be great if the man can be helped and given a better job
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A Nigerian man with the Twitter handle @jamescandids has shared a documentary video of his second meeting with a popular Ikeja okada rider, Tijani.
In a post, the creative photographer said that he gave the man a beautiful photoshoot at the Ikeja under the bridge.
Photo source: @jamescandids
Source: Twitter
A week after that event, @jamescandids went back to the same spot to deliver the photograph to the happy man.
After waiting for him for 30 minutes, the white-haired man showed up at his usual spot and the young man was able to present the photo to him. Tijani’s reaction was really priceless.
Watch the video below:
Below are some reactions to the video:
@Tunisblizz said:
“Nice one. This will be better if you blow and frame the picture.”
@beverly_nzeh said:
“Wow.if this country cared….this hardworking grandpa shuld be resting at home and being paid monthly..but d nija economy stil put him out on d streets to hustle for himself nd famly.God wil shower him wt unending blessings,amen..bjorn.weldone. ur handsome love ur smile.”
@Soltune said:
“I’ve know mr tijani since when I was a kid back then in dopemu. He used to supply my late dad and the whole neighborhood newspaper everyday. This man is blessed with long life. God bless him.”
@iamdamilosky_ asked:
“This is so beautiful to watch. When was this video made though?”
@BolanleEfemena said:
“Wow happy to see this at least you have put a smile on his face.”
Meanwhile, Legit.ng earlier reported that when Ali woke up on Thursday, April 1, under Ikeja bridge, he never knew his fate would change and he would become a model.
Ali’s life took a new turn when he had a chance -meeting with a Lagos-based photographer.
On Monday, April 5, a Twitter account created for him posted:
“My name is Ali and I am born to be great.”
Source: Legit
