A student of the University of Ghana, Legon, has sparked widespread online discussion after calling on campus vendors, commonly referred to as “campus hustlers,” to suspend their early morning sales activities within student hostels.
The student, identified as Angel and known on TikTok as @angel_vanessa07, shared her concerns in a viral video in which she expressed frustration over the persistent noise caused by traders selling items such as bread, sausages, and meat pies during the early hours of the day. She noted that these activities significantly disrupt students’ sleep and negatively affect their ability to rest adequately.
In the video, Angel emphasized that as the university reopens, such practices should be reconsidered. She lamented that the noise from vendors has become so frequent that some students no longer rely on alarm clocks to wake up, as the traders’ calls serve that purpose instead. She appealed to vendors to delay their sales, questioning whether the primary focus on campus should be trading or learning.
Her appeal resonated with many students and alumni, triggering a wave of reactions across social media. Several commenters shared similar experiences from their time on campus, with responses ranging from humorous and nostalgic to empathetic and supportive. While many acknowledged the importance of entrepreneurship and hustle culture within university environments, they also agreed that early morning sales can be disruptive to students’ academic and personal well-being.
The video has since sparked broader conversations about the need to balance entrepreneurship with academic life in Ghana’s tertiary institutions, particularly within shared residential spaces.
Source: Yen.com.gh
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