A NIGERIAN TEACHER KOLAWOLE AJAYI, HAS SPARKED WIDESPREAD REACTIONS ON SOCIAL MEDIA AFTER REVEALING THAT HE LEFT HIS CAREER AS A NURSERY AND PRIMARY SCHOOL TEACHER IN NIGERIA TO BECOME A FULL-TIME SUYA SELLER IN LONDON.(PHOTO).

 A Nigerian teacher Kolawole Ajayi, has sparked widespread reactions on social media after revealing that he left his career as a nursery and primary school teacher in Nigeria to become a full-time suya seller in London.

Ajayi’s story gained attention following a viral interview on TikTok by @Onijekujelondon, where he was seen preparing suya while recounting his transition from the classroom to entrepreneurship abroad.

In the interview, Ajayi disclosed that he spent 13 years working as a teacher in Nigeria while running a suya business as a side hustle, as well as exploring other income streams, including YouTube content creation, catering and barbecue services.

According to him, financial realities ultimately influenced his decision to quit teaching.

"I was doing it for like 13 years as a side hustle. I was cooking, doing YouTube videos, catering for people, and doing barbecues. When my passive income became about half of my salary, I decided to leave my nursery job and focus on this full-time," he said.

Ajayi explained that as the suya business expanded, it became more profitable and sustainable than his teaching job, prompting his full transition into entrepreneurship.

He noted that the journey has not been without challenges, recalling incidents such as unfavourable weather conditions that disrupted his business, including a moment when strong winds scattered his suya pepper.

The viral video has generated mixed reactions online. While some users praised his courage and resilience, others expressed criticism.