Ladipo Market traders celebrate colleague with cash gifts as wife welcomes new baby

Traders at Ladipo Market in Lagos State came together to celebrate one of their colleagues after the birth of his newborn child, showering him with cash gifts during a joyous gathering.

A video from the event captured the proud father holding several bundles of Naira notes reportedly contributed by fellow traders and business associates to support and congratulate him on the arrival of the baby.

The atmosphere was filled with excitement as colleagues cheered, danced, and expressed their happiness for the new father.

The cash contributions were said to be part of a collective effort by members of the market community to celebrate the family and share in their joy.

The heartwarming gesture has attracted attention online, with many social media users praising the strong sense of unity, brotherhood, and support often found among traders in Nigerian markets.

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@somto_jeruel said: “I trust my Igbo brothers… We no dey slack for here… You no go lack pampers money.”

@abiodunayo427 remarked: “So 1k notes no dey to make it easier and less too carry 🤣 abi na groundnuts sellers them be ? Ahhh which one be #200 bundles”

@FannyR006 said: “The baby name must be Ego cuz this one bless hin papa ooo, children Dey bring blessings truly”

@doniyk25 said: “Don’t zero your mind that this is a normal way of celebrating child birth..
This man in question always contributes for others ,that is why he received such plenty money,if you no de give..nobody go sabi you”

@TrendfusionNG wrote: “Igbos traders must do better. All of these could be sent straight to his account, without giving up his identity”

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How traders at Ladipo Market in Lagos State celebrated a man with bundles of cash after his wife welcomed a newborn baby. pic.twitter.com/44ai1xacOa

— CHUKS 🍥 (@ChuksEricE) June 20, 2026