- A white man in Mombasa sells omena, and his business has created a lot of curiosity and sense of humor on social media
- Omena, a popular small and cheap fish in Kenya, has been sold by an unusual person in the business, attracting the attention of many.
- Social media users commented on the incident with humorous and curious contributions, raising questions about the man’s motives and the state of local entrepreneurship.
Photos taken in Mombasa county have shown a European man engaging in an unusual business for people of his race.
Source: UGC
The footage, which has been circulating on social media, shows the man walking down a busy street with a clean bucket.
Dressed in black pants and a buttoned shirt, the man, with glasses, walked quickly and approached the men standing on the side of the road.
How does a white man sell omena?
He talked to them for a while as they seemed to want to know what he was selling.
The video then cut to briefly share its content—the man was selling silver cypresses, popularly known as omena.
Omena is a small, feathery freshwater fish native to East Africa. It is a popular and cheap source of protein, especially in Kenya.
To prepare it, the fish is often dried in the sun and then fried until it becomes crispy and golden brown. It is usually served in a stew made of tomatoes, onions, and cream, and is usually accompanied by ugali.
One of the men was seen writing on his phone, apparently sending money to a white man. The businessman then expertly measured the omena before looking at his phone to confirm receipt of the money.
The video sparked curiosity among Kenyans, who wondered why he started the business and how he ended up in the country. Others made silly jokes, while several netizens celebrated his entrepreneurial spirit.
How did Kenyans treat a European man who sells omena?
ant0.rossi:
“Ask him if he has SHA.”
blackexcellence94:
“It’s bad.”
i.know.samu:
“The CIA has no jokes.”
vee_mwikwal:
“Let his people come and get him, please.”
thick4654:
“Mombasa I’m not coming back, there are many small ones.”
peterbril:
“A real hustler.”
travvie.:
“What name does his M-Pesa number bring?”
Dumaelectricmobility:
“A retired veteran keeping himself busy.”
cher_o89:
“I don’t understand why a Kenyan who does the same job doesn’t get attention and his products are sold. No wonder these guys look down on us.”
What did the white seller tell the Kenyans?
Source: UGC
In other news, Kenyans were delighted by a video of a European woman selling goods in Nairobi.
The photos, captured in the capital, showed the woman wearing a gray skirt, a black hoodie, and shoes.
He carried a thermos bottle and a clean bucket of mandari. As he walked along a busy street, he became involved with a middle-aged woman as onlookers looked on in delight.
The camera then showed him crossing the street to sell food to the vendors on the side. Drivers also slowed down to see the unusual event.
The woman, confident in her Swahili, joked with a group of men, leaving many Kenyans laughing at the unexpected incident.
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