“Is It Everywhere?” – Lady Who Stepped Out at 9AM in Calabar Shares What She Saw on the Streets

A lady residing in Calabar has shared an unusual sight she witnessed after stepping out at 9:00 AM.

Expecting the streets to be bustling with activity, she was surprised to find most shops still closed, sparking her curiosity about the city’s morning routine.

Capturing the Moment on Video

The lady, identified on social media as @giftty000, recorded the quiet streets on her phone and shared the video online.

In her post, she wrote: “Is it everywhere or it’s only here that shops don’t open till prolly past 9-10?”

The video quickly gained traction, racking up nearly 200,000 views. Social media users shared their own experiences, comparing the morning routines of different cities.

Some expressed surprise at Calabar’s relaxed pace, while others said their cities are already bustling by 7:00 or 8:00 AM.

Netizens Reactions...

Knownsokeys 🇳🇬 ✪ said: “Same thing with ASABA SHOP OWNERS. They barely open till 9/10am. Infact some will rent a shop and won’t open till it expires and they still renew the rent even without using the shop!!!. I don’t know what could be the cause.”

UJU ECHE said: “4am all shops don open for Onitsha…. Omo I love Onitsha in terms of business.”

marvel said: “Worst part, is if they are about to open and you start hurrying them, they will start shouting at you that if you can’t wait you should go.”

Jessy💕 said: “3:am person dey sell hot buns inside Lagos traffic.”

glambypreccy said: “Have u been to abakaliki, 11 am market never open i start to de cry cause i have exam by 1 and i need to go back to Ikwo😂😂 anyways that was 3yrs ago.

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