Traders at the Ladipo market celebrate a colleague with cash gifts while a wife welcomes a new baby
Traders at Ladipo market in Lagos State they gathered to celebrate one of their colleagues after the birth of his newborn, showering him with monetary gifts during the merrymaking.
A video from the event captured the proud father holding several wads of Naira notes reportedly presented by fellow traders and business associates to support him and congratulate him on his arrival child.
The atmosphere was full of excitement as colleagues cheered, danced and expressed their happiness for the new father.
The monetary contributions are said to be part of a concerted effort by members of the market community to celebrate the family and share in their joy.
The heartfelt gesture has garnered attention online, with many social media users praising the strong sense of unity, brotherhood and support often found among traders in Nigerian markets.
Check out the post below…
@somto_jeruel he said: “I trust my Igbo brothers… We don’t have time for that… You won’t lack money for pampers.”
@abiodunayo427 noticed: “So 1,000 notes no way to lighten up and carry less 🤣 abi on peanut sellers? Ahhh what will be the #200 pack”
@FannyR006 he said: “The child’s name must be Ego because this one blesses hin papa ooo, children really bring blessings”
@doniyk25 he said: “Don’t think that this is a normal way to celebrate the birth of a child..
This man in question always contributes to others, that’s why he got so much money, if you don’t give… no one is going to take you.”
@TrendfusionNG wrote: “Igbos traders need to do better. All this can be sent straight to his account, without giving away his identity”
Watch the video below…
How traders at Ladipo market in Lagos state celebrated a man with wads of money after his wife welcomed a new baby. pic.twitter.com/44ai1xacOa
— CHUKS 🍥 (@ChuksEricE) June 20, 2026
