A well-known Nigerian trader in Warri market, Delta State, who has gained popularity for using dramatic crying fits to advertise his products, stirred public attention once again—this time by bursting into tears in memory of late President Muhammadu Buhari.
The incident was captured and shared in a viral TikTok post, sparking waves of amusement and surprise across social media.
In the video, the trader abruptly stops his sales pitch in the bustling market and breaks into loud, emotional sobbing while calling out Buhari’s name repeatedly. His exaggerated display quickly drew the attention of passersby.
Crying out in a mix of grief and satire, he said, “Why you come die Buhari? Buhari, wetin concern you with Chelsea and Man U? Ewe ee Buhari.” His loud wails echoed through the market, but just as suddenly as it began, he paused, wiped his face, and resumed selling as if nothing happened.
The bizarre but humorous moment quickly caught the attention of netizens, many of whom were entertained by the man’s unique style of marketing and dramatic performance.
Online users flooded the comment section with reactions, highlighting both the comedic and chaotic energy that has come to define Warri’s market culture.
See some reactions below:
Swt Joyce: “If you nor mad for Warri market nor go sell.”
nurseveekey: “I know this guy na so he dey cry dey sell him market oh 🤣🤣🤣😂🤣 you go laugh tire.”
Hamdala ✌️✌️✌️: “Who told you Warri no be places to stay.”
Joy Maxwell: “😂😂Everyday you go see new characters.”
children and Adult Braided wig: “This is how the guys cry to advertise his product.”
EVIL BERRY 🥰💫💦: “My guy 😂 if u touch this man e go shout like say u one kill am 😂 very funny guy.”
Ghettogoalz: “No bad day for Warri, imagine having a bad day and you come across this guy 😂.”
Onoriode: “U wey first do this caption nor well, Warri wey the be the centre of joy and cruise, the capital of Nigeria, change the caption abeg 🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣.”
The video stands as another example of the creative and sometimes outrageous methods traders in Warri use to attract attention in a highly competitive environment. For many viewers, this moment offered much-needed comic relief and reinforced the city's reputation for vibrant street life and unfiltered humor.
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