A Nigerian fish pie seller has transitioned from hawking his wares on the streets to securing a deal with one of the country’s top luxury hotels.
Alax Evalsam, affectionately known as the “Fish Pie Man,” first caught the public’s attention when a video of him chanting and selling his homemade pies went viral on social media.
His unique sales voice captivated viewers, turning him into an overnight sensation.
The viral success of his initial video soon led to a new video, showing the fish pie seller being invited to the esteemed Eko Hotel in Lagos, Nigeria’s commercial capital.
In the video, the man is seen mesmerizing the hotel’s audience with captivating songs.
The clip also shows Alax signing a deal with the prestigious hotel.
His journey from street vendor to hotel headliner has garnered the attention of many, leading to mixed reactions online, filled with well wishes and support.
Here are some reactions from netizens:
@tallsylvia : “God can change things from 0 to 100 in the blink of an eye 🙏”
@cruise_daddy13 : “Omo na to start d sell fish pie ooo 😮”
@queenjenny441 : “When it’s your time everything begins to fall in place 💯
Kai am so happy for him ❤️❤️🔥”
pr3ttythang5 : “I’m not crying I swear 🥺 God bless you Mitch ❤️❤️ You’re Gold 🙌❤️”
@ulinkhifunobaro : “Typical example of What God cannot do does not exist”
@obacute : “Hope he diligently read what he’s signing. Congratulations to him”
See the video below:
From selling fish pie to signing a deal with Eko Hotel. ☺️💪 pic.twitter.com/LfVVyPFJZu
— GistReel.Com (@GistReel) August 23, 2024