A Lagos resident has taken social media by storm after sharing a video of herself shopping at the popular Mile 12 market in the early hours of the morning, sparking widespread reactions from Nigerians online.
The woman, identified as @thechopsstation on TikTok, posted footage showing the bustling market in full operation at 3:30 AM, with vendors actively selling fresh perishables including carrots, spring onions, and other produce.
In the caption accompanying the video, she explained her unconventional timing, writing:
“Nobody: Me in Mile 12 market at 3:30 am. The best time I function well in the market.”
She further addressed those likely to be surprised by the market’s activity at such an hour, stating:
“Do you even know mile 12 market operates 24 hours???”
The video quickly gained traction, drawing considerable attention and reactions from viewers across the platform, many of whom were either amused by her routine or unaware that Mile 12 — one of Lagos’ largest and busiest food markets — runs around the clock.
Mile 12 market, located in the Kosofe Local Government Area of Lagos, is widely known as a major hub for the distribution of fresh foodstuff and agricultural produce across the state and beyond.
Her video generated mixed comments accordingly:
Watch the video below:
@thechopsstation Do you even know mile 12 market operates 24 hours??? #marketchronicles #mile12market #viralvideos #smallbuisnessowner ♬ original sound – SMALLCHOPS IN LEKKI / AJAH
