A Nigerian lady identified as Olami has captured hearts online after sharing her inspiring journey of returning home from abroad and starting life afresh.
Olami, who documented her story on TikTok via her handle @lifesylecreator, revealed that she spent three years abroad but decided to return to Nigeria to rebuild her life from scratch.
“I came back to Nigeria with nothing after wasting three years of my life abroad, and I had to start all over. This is just the 4th week of me starting all over, God has been so faithful to me. I know I’m not there yet, but at least I’m not where I was yesterday,” she said.
Starting from scratch
Introducing herself to her followers, Olami said her journey is about resilience and faith, emphasizing how hard it was for her to start all over again.
“Hi guys, my name is Olami, welcome to my journey of starting all over. Yes, my journey of starting from scratch with nothing,” she shared.
Determined to survive, she ventured into business, learning how to make liquid soap. In a video update, she joyfully announced her first major sale:
“I started making liquid soap when I got back and this is the result. This is my first massive sale. Someone ordered 500 pieces from Ekiti State and this is what you can see.”
Message of encouragement
Beyond her business strides, Olami used her platform to encourage others who feel stuck or hopeless, especially Nigerians abroad who have reached out to her.
“I’m actually posting this for you who want to give up, please, please don’t give up my dear. Keep on praying to God and keep on believing in God.
And to some people in my DM telling me they’re stuck abroad and are tired of life over there, hang in there. I really wish I could help, but for now, you can see I’m still trying to stand on my feet. I pray the Lord sees you through,” she said.
Social media reactions
Her story has since gone viral, drawing over 2,000 reactions and hundreds of supportive comments from TikTok users.
BamBamshugar asked: “Na Egypt you go.” Faizah said: “Even if it is Egypt that country is underrated Sha, Egypt is good if you see good plc to work.”
Harbekeh prayed: “I reject it it’s will never be my portion inshallah.” abigail added: “Every body is caming aborad with nothing even those that not even know road to airport.”
ADENIKE penned: “Congratulations mama I’m tired o I’m in Cairo but I can’t give up.”
MORENIKEJI said: “Give up kee God please strength me.”
Emaize farms added: “Forget about your prayers for them living in abroad, they have pastors/family in prayers… just advise them that they could come back home and start up a little life because opportunities in all Africa of becoming a CEO with just 1000/5000$ is not even enough for their house rent.”
Watch the video below …
@lifesylecreator Update on my journey of starting all over ♥️I sell quality liquid soap please do well and patronise me guys 🙏🙏 #foryoupage❤️❤️ #fyp #fyppp #viral #trends #startingover #souvenir #liquidsoap
♬ original sound – LIFE OF OLAMI