My HUSTLE

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If you see a guy working in a restaurant
Or a guy who makes hair
A guy who works in a bakery
A guy who fixes eyelashes for ladies
A guy who does manicure and pedicure
A guy who does “Michai”
A guy who sells clothes
A guy who is a photographer
A guy who works in a bakery
A guy who is an artist
A guy who is a vulcanizer
A guy who is a welder
A guy who is a cab man
A guy who drives keke
Even the one wey Dey carry “Konkray”
Give him a hug, in fact pay him more if you can,
Tell him Bro, you’re the real dude
Encourage him
You know why?
Because they’re the real “HUSTLERS”
At least they’re not ROBBERS
They’re not RITUALIST
*Whispering*...(They are not “G-BOYS)
Patronize them and tell them their time is nigh, because the patient dog no longer feeds on bones, na STEW-RICE and TURKEY dem dey chop now.




Be consistent because what seems demeaning might turn out be your “MAGA”.
Hope you get the message and stop looking at my nails

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