Popcorn Seller at NYSC Camp Becomes Internet Sensation
A youth corps member at the Iseyin NYSC camp in Oyo State has shared a video of a young girl selling popcorn, revealing her impressive JAMB score of 239. The video, posted on TikTok by user @iregboye, quickly went viral, drawing attention to the girl's intelligence and entrepreneurial spirit.
The corps member identified the popcorn seller as Oluwanifemi and praised her as a bright and ambitious young woman. In the video, Oluwanifemi can be heard advertising her popcorn with a catchy slogan: 'Sweet popcorn, keep your mouth busy, you will love it.' Her voice and confidence captivated viewers, leading to an outpouring of support online.
JAMB Score of 239 Earns Praise
The TikTok post included a caption noting that Oluwanifemi scored 239 in the 2026 Joint Admissions and Matriculation Board (JAMB) examination. This score, which is well above the average, prompted many commenters to commend her brilliance and wish her success in her future endeavors.
The description of the post read: 'She’s such a good girl with a big dream. I pray God helps her live a fulfilled life.' The corps member also wrote: 'You came to NYSC camp and met a popcorn seller who scored 239 in JAMB examination.'
Social Media Reactions
The video sparked a flurry of reactions on TikTok, with users expressing admiration for Oluwanifemi's marketing skills and academic potential. User Abdqadirmujhibarh commented: 'Sweet popcorn, keep your mouth busy, you will love it. I pray her destiny helper will locate her inshallah may Allah give her more knowledge wisdom and understanding and crown her efforts.'
Another user, Sammysmart, recalled his own camp experience: 'I miss this girl? “Sweet popcorn…make your mouth busy…youuuu willlll lllllovvvveee ittttttt…” Back then in camp, I wasn’t even a fan of popcorn, but the way she marketed it, I had no choice but to buy. I even dashed her the remaining change.'
Many commenters asked the corps member to pass on their greetings to Oluwanifemi. User Bahkobi12 wrote: 'Tell her I said hello please. Let her also extend my greetings to her mum too.' User Seh_Seh? added: 'Sweet popcorn, keep your mouth busy, you willllllllll loveeeeee ittt??, such a sweet girl.'
User Temmytee? expressed optimism about her future: 'Omo yii reee. She will look back and be grateful by God's grace.'
Entrepreneurial Spirit and Academic Ambition
The story highlights the intersection of entrepreneurship and education in Nigeria, where many young people combine small businesses with their academic pursuits. Oluwanifemi's ability to market her popcorn while preparing for university admission has inspired many online.
This is not the first time a student has gained attention for balancing work and studies. In a similar report, a Nigerian student went viral after using ChatGPT to guess his 2026 UTME score, which the AI correctly predicted as 254. Another young man who worked at a filling station before gaining admission to the University of Ibadan to study Medicine and Surgery shared his inspiring journey of sitting for JAMB three times.
Impact and Inspiration
The viral video serves as a reminder of the potential within every young Nigerian, regardless of their current circumstances. Oluwanifemi's story has resonated with many, who see her as a symbol of resilience and hope. As one commenter, @Oluwadarasimi, put it: 'Sweet popcorn‼️keep your mouth busy, you will love itttt.'
The corps member who posted the video expressed hope that Oluwanifemi's dreams would come true, a sentiment echoed by many who have followed her story online.
