Kind Woman Steps In to Pay for Spilled Okra Soup After Kayayei’s Incident

• A heartwarming street incident in Accra saw a kind stranger pay for a Kayayei’s spilled okra soup after a tense exchange with a kenkey seller
• The compassionate act, captured on video and shared on social media, drew praise from bystanders and online users for restoring faith in humanity
• Ghanaians on X shared mixed reactions, with some defending the kenkey seller and others applauding the woman who stepped in to help

A touching moment recently unfolded on a busy street in Accra when a head porter, popularly known as kayayei, accidentally spilled a kenkey seller’s okra soup.

In the video spotted by YEN.com.gh, the incident sparked a brief standoff that ended in kindness from a total stranger.

According to eyewitnesses, the middle-aged Kayayei was walking past the food vendor's stand when she mistakenly brushed against a table, causing a bowl of okra soup to spill.

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In the clip, the kenkey seller was visibly upset and demanded that the porter pay for the entire meal, including the spilled soup.

This made the Kayayei distressed because of her inability to settle the payment. The confrontation quickly attracted the attention of passersby.

While some looked on in silence, others attempted to mediate.

Kind woman settles kenkey seller, Kayayei dispute

The Kayayei, who appeared overwhelmed and unable to afford the amount being asked by the Kenkey vendor, was close to tears.

Just when tensions seemed to be escalating, a kind-hearted woman stepped in and diffused the situation.

The unnamed woman, who was wearing a black and white spotted dress, offered to pay a substantial portion of the amount on behalf of the porter.

The atmosphere instantly changed. Her generous gesture drew praise from bystanders, many of whom commended her for her empathy and quick thinking.

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Watch the video below.

Woman praised for deescalating Kayayei-kenkey vendor tension

Social media users who watched the video on X also lauded the woman’s act. They called it a beautiful reminder that humanity still exists among Ghanaians. Some of the comments are below.

@Wee3ny3 commented:

"This one di33 kasoa."

@ma_kafuii said:

"There are still compassionate humans.❤️"

@Bolga_nantwie wrote:

"For you to demand the money for the entire meal because of okra is wickedness. You can definitely sell kenkey without okra."

@RateYourSociety commented:

"This is exactly what we need in the society."

@las_mansa wrote:

"The woman who said the okra seller is wicked must be mad. How should she also feed her kids?"

@fangho_de said:

"The owner had done nothing wrong. How will you know if that is her last money she used to prepare the soup or perhaps she even borrowed the money."

@purpos_efully commented:

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"Can't blame the kenkey seller much; that must be her only capital."

Market woman cries out over economic hardship

YEN.com.gh had earlier reported that an Ahafo Goaso market woman lamented the economic hardship she and her colleagues are experiencing under the Mahama-led administration.

The market woman showed her support for the New Patriotic Party (NPP), recounting how her business was booming under Nana Akufo-Addo's administration.

According to her, since Mahama took over the reins, she has not been able to eat well, and can only afford banku.

Proofreading by Samuel Gitonga, copy editor at YEN.com.gh.

Source: YEN.com.gh