Na Who Dey Chop Breakfast Fit Run Marathon: The Hidden Math of Naija Hustle

Mohameen Moshood
Mohameen Moshood
Hustle Archivist | Tracking Naija street economies since 2016 | Founder, Under-Bridge Business School
HUSTLE MATHEMATICS
"Na who dey chop breakfast go fit run marathon"
- Lagos Food Vendor Wisdom

Street Calculus: Hustle requires fuel. 3 hidden energy systems of Lagos street hawkers:

1. "The Peak Hour Algorithm"

How "pure water" sellers maximize ₦500 daily capital:

  • 6-8AM: Target bus stops (workers buying for office)
  • 12-2PM: School zones (students buying lunch)
  • 5-7PM: Traffic jams (stressed drivers)

2. "The Load Carrying Economy"

Why "alabaru" (market porters) earn more than graduates:

  • Rate Card: ₦50 per 10kg load × 100 trips = ₦5,000 daily
  • Upsell: Extra ₦20 for "careful handling"
  • Secret: Partner with 3 sellers for steady work

Market Data: Top 10% of Mile 12 Market porters earn ₦210k/month (NBS Informality Report 2024).

3. "The Nightshift Dividend"

How "suya" spots operate 24/7 without burnout:

  • Shift 1 (5PM-12AM): Main chef + 1 salesboy
  • Shift 2 (12AM-5AM): Wife handles clubgoers
  • Daytime: Children prep ingredients

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