Ghanaian woman who has been selling maize for 40 years spends a maximum of GH¢10 daily

• An elderly woman in Tema runs her roasted corn business to support her daughter and three grandchildren after the sudden death of her son
• She spends little money on herself and prioritizes saving for the needs of her grandchildren, with the eldest receiving GH¢20 daily for school
• Several social media users commented on the elderly lady’s story and prayed that she could at least earn enough for her family’s survival.

An elderly Ghanaian woman who sells roasted corn in Tema, Greater Accra Region, has revealed how much she spends on food every day.

Akua Muhammed said she had two children and three grandchildren. However, one of her children had died, so she worked to support the family.

In an interview with DJ Nyaami on SVTV Africa, Akua Muhammed said that before his death, her son got a job and asked his mother to stop working so he could take care of her.

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“My son got a job at sea and told me to stop working. He told me he would take care of me. But a month before he could start the job, my son complained of a headache and died. I had to continue selling to support my daughter and grandchildren.”

When asked if the roasted corn business was profitable, Akua Muhammed said she was just raising money for her grandchildren.

“I worry more about the money I will give to my grandchildren than what I will use to eat. The eldest goes to school at Tema Community 11, so I give him GH¢20 daily, and then my daughter gives money to the other two. One day I don’t spend much. Today I spent GH¢10, but often I use GH¢5. So I don’t buy any other food because I spent too much money today. “

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Netizens comment on the corn seller’s story.

YEN.com.gh has collected some reactions to the video about the elderly corn seller.

@judifugar7995 said:

‘Ei, I know this woman, ooo. My late mother’s friend. Aunt God bless you. Very hardworking woman. She is a good woman.”

@PaulAidoo-lj1uu wrote:

“I pray for the safety of the old lady and DJ Nyanmi thank you for your generosity, she is doing her best to survive.”

@maameserwaa9540 said:

“Aww, she made me cry 😢. She is such a sweet and strong woman and she still remembers her son, who has long passed away. DJ thanks 🙏🏽 for the money, she really appreciates everything you have for her. Life is not easy at all 😢.”

@EstherAttakumah wrote:

“God bless our mothers 🎉❤”

@maryakpene395 said:

“I have known her paaa since my childhood. yes community 5 behind the police quarters ampa.”

Man sells roasted corn in Britain

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YEN.com.gh reported that a video of a Nigerian man selling roasted corn in Britain went viral on social media.

In the video, several Africans were seen surrounding the man’s stand, waiting for their turn to purchase something from his stand.

Proofreading by Bruce Douglas, senior copy editor at YEN.com.gh

Source: YEN.com.gh