A Nigerian lady has left many social media users stunned after sharing details of her early-morning visit to the famous Mile 12 Market, revealing that the bustling market remains active even in the middle of the night.
The woman, identified on TikTok as @thechopsstation, posted a video showing activities at the market at about 3:30 a.m.
Lady shares experience at Mile 12 Market
In the now-viral clip, traders can be heard advertising their goods while business transactions continued as though it were daytime.
The video captured sacks filled with freshly harvested carrots, with the lady narrating in the background while keeping her face off camera.
Sharing her experience, she wrote:
“Me in Mile 12 around 3:30 a.m. The best time I function well in this market. Do you even know that Mile 12 operates 24 hours?”
Her revelation surprised many viewers who were unaware that the market remains busy throughout the night, serving traders, wholesalers, and buyers from different parts of Lagos and beyond.
Social media reactions
The post quickly attracted reactions from users who shared similar experiences at major markets across the country.
One user, @Maazi-Eben, commented:
“Same with Oyingbo Market. I’ve been there by 3 a.m. before to buy foodstuffs. My neighbour taught me. I was shocked to see the large number of people there at that time.”
Another user, @O~tutu_living, expressed concern about safety, writing:
“Jordan sneakers by 3 in the morning? How are you not scared, my love?”
@Celestial being added:
“If it was before, I would have doubted you. But when I went out around 2:30 a.m., it looked like normal daytime in Ikeja. They really don’t sleep.”
Meanwhile, @BumartEvent reacted humorously:
“3:30 a.m. ke? No be my mama dey shout so?”
The video has continued to generate conversations online, with many Nigerians sharing stories about the round-the-clock activities that keep some of the country’s busiest commercial hubs running day and night.
Watch the video below…
