Shopping for foodstuffs from Aboki store
#MarketFriday is initiated by @dswigle. Thanks for the wonderful initiative.
Today, I went to shop for foodstuffs that we last my family for a month before school resumes. Most times, my husband do the shopping because of the stress of transporting the foodstuffs to the house but today I have to fill in for him since he's just recovering from his illness. He described a place where he normally do buy foodstuffs at a cheaper price and asked me to buy from there. Since the owner of the store is an Hausa man, Yoruba people from Western part of Nigeria commonly call them "Aboki" meaning "friend". People prefer to shop from them than their fellow "Yoruba people". Why? We believe the Aboki usually sells at a cheaper price and are always honest with their measurements.
I got to the store and I bought some of my stuff's from there. I bought beans, wheat flour, semolina, Garri, noodles and spaghetti and seasoning cubes. Everything sum up to #7,000 which is approximately $14.
I'm sorry to hear about your husband, but, glad to hear that he is doing much better! I cannot imagine trying to get all of that home, transportation sounds challenging. I am surprised your own tribe isn't cheaper for you, but, that is to his benefit making friends with everyone and being fair. That will get you further in life, for sure.
Thank you for sharing your market with us this week! Get well to your husband!
Thank you for being a part of #MarketFriday! I cannot tell you how pleased I am to see so many participating every week. I have learned so much about the different cultures of the world, especially the small things that go unnoticed except by those looking for them. Life is interesting, wherever you are, whatever you are doing. I hope the New Year finds you healthy and happy, as we all look to prosper in our way of life.
#MarketFriday began as a way to reach out across the globe and learn about different cultures through their markets, especially local markets and farmer's markets, and eventually branched out and evolved over time from straight shopping to a cultural affair as it highlights how we differ and then again, how much we are alike. We have become a melting pot of culture, but, it is still the Rituals, Festivals, food, architecture, and even your language/languages that separate us... Along with the fact that is these things are normal for us. There are unwritten rules that rule our social behaviors. I see this as allowing for increased tolerance between cultures and nations, and opportunities to come together on an even playing ground. A strong culture can be beneficial to a country as it promotes unity, especially during a crisis, peaceful debate, and open dialogue. I have learned so much about all of you and it has been an amazing experience. I can only hope that learning about each other can help us work together for a peaceful world.
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Thanks for the well wishes. Looking forward to participate more on market Friday