Owner of a mobile gastronomy business, this young entrepreneur attracts attention through a bureaucratic dress style. Passionate about the arts, he is also the promoter of a clothing brand.
Could you introduce yourself?
My name is Eloundou Nga Audrey Frank. Currently, I am a street vendor: I sell donuts for 50 or 100 FCFA and yogurts starting from 350 FCFA per bottle.
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How does your daily life unfold?
This job requires a lot of discipline. I often wake up at 4 AM. I have to clean the wheelbarrow, wash the bottles, arrange the donuts, then pray before going out. My role is simple: to sell while ensuring cleanliness, because what people eat must always be presented in good conditions.
Why are you always so well-dressed?
I am a Christian and I believe that everything we do deserves to be done well. I want to show that you can sell on the street while remaining elegant and clean. I want to break down prejudices about street vendors.
Does your style influence your sales?
People congratulate me almost every day. They encourage me, bless me, but compliments don’t replace purchases. I’m here to sell. Many negotiate prices instead of helping small traders move forward.
How are you paid?
I first return the capital to the owner. What remains is my profit. My goal is to sell all the merchandise every day.
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What are the main difficulties?
Long climbs, traffic, some reckless drivers, and sometimes impatient customers, especially when it comes to giving change. Despite everything, I keep smiling.
What is your background?
After obtaining my baccalaureate at Anguissa high school, I trained in topography, but that was not my calling. My true passion is humor and comedy.
Today, I am a comedian under the stage name « Rumeur mondiale ». I am also the promoter of a clothing brand that bears the same name. The income from selling donuts and yogurts allows me to gradually finance my artistic projects.
What message do you have for young people?
Don’t be ashamed to work. Whatever the profession, do it with dignity, discipline, and cleanliness. It’s better to earn an honest living than to remain inactive. If one day I have the means, I will create a casting call to allow young comedians to reveal their talent.
A final word?
I’ve been doing this job for less than six months, but I put my whole heart into it. I thank God for this opportunity. I push a wheelbarrow today, but I continue to move towards my dreams. I believe that with work, faith, and perseverance, anything is possible.
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