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Thursday, 15 September 2016

Heart warming! Ice cream vendor cries after he was rewarded by kids he gave free ice cream 30 years ago in Kaduna

A while ago, A man named  Zaradn Espee wrote about Musa Halidu A.K.A 'Mai Ice Cream' a man who has been selling ice cream for over three decades in Kaduna State.
He wanted to reward the vendor for not only all the free ice cream he gave him and other kids 30 years ago but to also make life easier for him. He called on well meaning Nigerians to contribute towards the cause. Not only did the post get many retweets, shares and reposts, many people made donation.

On Saturday, September 10th, he drove down to Kaduna and handed over the N110 realized from Nigerians who were touched by the post. Below is his account of the emotional moment:
"WE MADE A MAN CRY...What was supposed to be an ice cream delivery turned out to be a big surprise for Musa Halidu A.K.A Mai ice cream as this group of people gathered and presented him with a total contribution of N110k, out of which 40k was given to him in cash and the balance of 70k to be deposited in an account he will open after sallah. And that's not all because my Og Bello Aliyua gave him new pairs of clothing for the festivity.  To our surprise, he remembered the schools we went to in kaduna and also revealed that the free ice cream and Lolly we had was paid for from his pocket. 
We listened to his challenges and encouraged him to make good use of his funds as it was time to retire from a trade of over 3 decades with very little to show for it. He couldn't help but get all emotional because it was a big deal to him considering he makes about 1k a day on that bicycle and he has a family to cater for.  
 I want to thank everyone for their support and also convey the appreciation of this humble man. You should've seen the priceless look on his face. Thank you again for making this possible"
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39 comments:

Unknown said...

Aww...Kindness pays huge!

Davido's driver said...

30 yrs ago is a long time. Baba I dont want to be a driver forever

OSINANL said...

okay!

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BONARIO NNAGS said...

Awww! I love stories like this, this is how we heal our world and make it a better place


. ~BONARIO~says so via NOKIA LUMIA

Unknown said...

awww
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Unknown said...

Awwwwwwwww! Linda take note!

Unknown said...

This is heart-touching. One good turn deserves another. Thirty years ago; free ice-cream and you come to say thank you. Very very thoughtful of you and the spirit of oneness. I am very joyful at this. God bless you.

Anonymous said...

So sweet....God bless him

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Anonymous said...

God bless him and you all for this

Unknown said...

Fantastic humans....the appreciation is beyond the cash...the thoughts score more

Unknown said...

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Anonymous said...

So sweet! God bless you. 30yrs ice cream seller. The Man is patient, tolerant, enduring, humble and many more. when men are doing all sorts to make money and be rich sharp sharp.
I am blessed with this story.
Thank you the initiator. God bless your home.

Unknown said...

Awwww! 😥😥😥😥

Officialmrssam said...

Awww

Anonymous said...

And Freeborn is still cooking up a hateful message to connect dis to Buhari.... Lol

Anonymous said...

Here the go again with their awww, awwww

ric said...

I am so touched by this.

Nzubechukwu said...

This is the Nigeria we should work to achieve. Nice one!

Joyous Babe Lindaikeji First Cousin said...

awwwwwwww! SO NICE OF THEM.

Joyous Babe Lindaikeji First Cousin said...

awwwwwwww! SO NICE OF THEM.

Anonymous said...

Thats the True Spirit of the Nigerian! Not the one where thieves rule the land!

Anonymous said...

Now this is how to impact peoples lives! Instead of going to dash on mega rich pastor or imam in the name of tithes and offering.

Unknown said...

Really nice. I'm really moved by the story.

Unknown said...

So thoughtful of them

Eva Da Diva...

Unknown said...

Kill him with kindness

joy said...

So Sweet! GOD WILL BLESS YOU.

Unknown said...

Awwn... this got me emotional. Kindness pays..

Anonymous said...

I remember him so well. Wow, I miss croc city.

TAMARA SPLASH said...

That's good


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JustPorsh said...

Awwwwwww!
Good to hear such heart warming news in these times o sad happenings!
Kindness pays!
Pay It Forward!!!

Unknown said...

Thats very thoughtful of them

Unknown said...

Aww so touching.... jazakallahu khairan to them

Unknown said...

Aww so touching...... jazakallahu khairan

Anonymous said...

This is really so touching and very fantastic. Kindness is a seed that will always yield harvest no matter how long it takes. If only Nigerians could always show kindness to each other on a daily basis.
Please publish his bank account so that those of us who also wish to reward his kindness can put some money there for him as well.

Unknown said...

Awww!! That is so sweet and thoughtfull, weldone guys for that good deed and show of kindness.

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