A Nigerian lady living in Canada has turned to social media to express her ongoing battle with her addiction to soaking garri, illustrating how she maintains a connection to her cultural heritage despite relocating to another country.
The lady took to TikTok to disclose her persistent struggle with soaking garri, even though she had promised herself she would stop this practice after moving abroad.
In a video posted on TikTok by @pengfaces, the lady, who had pledged to give up her cherished garri after relocating, is seen preparing it with catfish, sugar, turkey, and various other ingredients.
The video, which has caught the interest of many viewers, shows the lady preparing garri in the same traditional manner she would in Nigeria. Her actions have evoked a sense of nostalgia among fellow Nigerians, prompting numerous comments and reactions.
Netizens Reactions…
TGT-Studios said: “For me I actually stopped and really don’t know how it happened.”
Temmy wrote: “You probably didn’t like it right from time.”
Mckingsley commented: “Temmy this is not garri o, you are eating fish, turkey or beef with a little garri.”
Temmy replied: “I sha still Dey drink garri.”
CallMeeEvo said: “Omo i no need check up na deliverance. Buh this one wey garri don cost.”
Amdean1 said: “Assorted garri.”
Olakunlemoyinoluw said: “Awesome can I get to knw u better am in Ottawa.”
Sainted sinner said: “I drink garri pass you for this Canada. I need checkup badly. I reach Canada I collect glasses.”
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