By Uzair Adam Imam
In the span of 48 hours, Mrs. Deborah Olaki, also known as Mummy Zee, has become a social media sensation and a millionaire, thanks to the overwhelming support of Nigerians on the platform X.
This transformation was sparked by a post in which she shared her daily routine of waking up at 4.30 am to prepare her husband’s lunch.
Olaki, a graduate of Geophysics based in Lagos State, had initially requested a small bedside fridge from Santa Claus in a tweet on December 29, 2023.
Despite garnering attention with 230 likes, 70 retweets, and 16 comments, her wish remained unfulfilled.
Expressing concern for his wife’s well-being, Olaki’s husband, Mr. Abiola Adebisi, a classroom science teacher, noted on Twitter that she deserved a better life.
Subsequently, Mrs. Olaki shared her account number, and within a short time, she received over N2 million from generous Nigerians.
Astounded by the support, she shared a screenshot of her account balance, exclaiming, “She’fe pami ni? (Do you want to kill me?)”.
Besides the monetary gifts, an angel recommended her for a remote Virtual Assistant role with a monthly pay of N50,000.
As of the latest update, Mrs. Olaki has received over N5 million in her account, and her husband has also benefited from cash donations.
Her initial tweet generated over 21 million impressions, with a surge in followers from around 2,300 to over 78,000.
In addition to the financial support from well-wishers, Mrs. Olaki has received various donations, including a generator set worth N250,000 from the Nigerian National Petroleum Company Limited (NNPCL).
Other contributions include two laptops and a one-year Internet subscription from the National Information Development Agency (NITDA), an Infinix 40, an iPhone, a Smart TV, a cabinet, a mattress, a freezer, a blender, a microwave oven, one year’s health insurance, one year’s worth of insecticide, N200,000 worth of deliveries from Kiakia Delivery App, and furniture from @OTUNBA_TIZ.Mrs.
Deborah Olaki’s heartwarming story has captured the attention of individuals and organizations alike, reflecting the power of social media in positively impacting lives.