Nigerians Surprised as Lady Buys Full Plate of Rice and Chicken for ₦1k Despite Economic Hardship

In a time when the Nigerian economy is causing prices to soar, one Nigerian lady has shocked social media users by purchasing a full plate of rice and chicken for just ₦1,000.

Nigerians Surprised as Lady Buys Full Plate of Rice and Chicken for ₦1k Despite Economic Hardship

This unexpected deal wasn’t a one-time occurrence; she actually bought four plates and proudly shared her find online. In a post that quickly went viral, she explained that the low price was part of a promotional offer from a food delivery platform.

Her post, which read, “Bought 4 plates of rice and chicken for just ₦4,000 in this current Nigerian economy,” drew significant attention and sparked conversations across various platforms.

@big_derinn

I got an update this morning about chicken Republic refuel combo (1k per plate) on chowdeck i jumped on it and I didn’t regret it ☺️💃 Grab yours Asap! And you can send a dm as well to put you through #foodtiktok #fyp #chickenrepublic #viralvideo #foodie #foodlover

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Social Media Reactions

The post triggered a wave of reactions as netizens shared their thoughts and experiences:

  • keji ❤️🥰: “I ordered 4 packages for me and my friends. Chowdeck is a lifesaver.”
  • Rookie-peng9: “I ordered tasty fried chicken salad and a drink. I love it.”
  • ———TIA—-❤️✅: “Omoo, they said they don’t deliver to my location yet… and I’m here wondering what I’ll eat this morning.”
  • Adeola❤️🦋: “This is what I ate yesterday evening. After that, I just drank water and went to sleep.”
  • Online Clothing Brand in Lagos: “If they cancel this promo, it won’t be funny o.”
  • Bays😎: “You guys are tempting me to buy again… I bought 2 plates yesterday and now I feel like buying more.”
  • keji ❤️🥰: “₦4k plus delivery fee, ₦4,900. I can’t cook this much food for 4 people; half a kilo of chicken alone costs ₦4k now.”
  • ꧁༆MA🦋MA❤️༆꧂: “My order has been pending for a while now. It hasn’t shown up, and I ordered from Chicken Republic.”

This trending topic continues to spark debate, with many astonished by the incredible value of this deal and others lamenting the challenges of accessing such promotions. The conversation highlights the struggles and occasional surprises of navigating daily life in Nigeria’s fluctuating economy.

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