Warri, Delta State — July 18, 2025: A popular Nigerian trader in Warri Market, known for using dramatic crying to advertise his products, went viral again after bursting into tears while mourning the late President Muhammadu Buhari during his market rounds.

In the video shared on TikTok, the trader suddenly stopped mid-market, crying loudly and lamenting:

“Why you come die Buhari? Buhari, wetin concern you with Chelsea and Man U? Ewe ee Buhari.”

After his brief emotional outburst, he swiftly stopped crying and returned to his business as usual, leaving passersby both amused and bewildered.

Social Media Reactions

The video quickly attracted attention online, with many Nigerians flooding the comment section with humorous takes:

  • 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 place to stay.”

  • Joy Maxwell: “😂😂Everyday you go see new characters.”

  • children and Adult Braided wig: “This is how the guy cries to advertise his product.”

  • EVIL BERRY 🥰💫💦: “My guy 😂 if u touch this man e go shout like say u wan kill am 😂 very funny guy.”

  • Ghettogoalz: “No bad day for Warri, imagine having a bad day and you come across this guy 😂.”

  • Onoriode: “Warri wey be the centre of joy and cruise, the capital of Nigeria, change the caption abeg 🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣.”

Cultural Context

Warri, known for its vibrant street culture and unique humor, often sees traders employ unconventional and highly entertaining tactics to attract customers in bustling markets. This trader’s signature crying method is both a marketing gimmick and a source of amusement, further solidifying Warri's reputation as the "capital of cruise and comedy" in Nigeria.

Background

This comes in the wake of national mourning for former President Muhammadu Buhari, who passed away in London on July 13, 2025, after a brief illness.

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Warri cannot be a real place😭😭

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