“How my father went from a bike man to house owner” – Ola of Lagos

• Social media influencer Ola of Lagos, shares how he helped his father, Mr. Akinwande, achieve dreams he never thought possible.
• Ola of Lagos revealed that his father’s first-ever flight was to Mecca for the Hajj pilgrimage, a lifelong dream fulfilled.
• Mr. Akinwande, who once worked as a bike rider to support his family, reportedly now owns a car and multiple businesses.

Nigerian social media influencer, Waris Olayinka Akinwande, popularly known as Ola of Lagos, has shared an emotional account of how he helped his father achieve long-held dreams he never thought possible.

In a touching Instagram post, Ola detailed how his father, Mr. Akinwande, took his first flight to fulfill a lifelong aspiration—a pilgrimage to Mecca.

For a man who had never been near an airport, this experience was a dream come true.

Sharing pictures of himself and his father in Muslim prayer attire during the Hajj, Ola described the journey as a symbol of hope and gratitude.

“My father, Mr. Akinwande, had never in his life been near an airport, let alone flown on a plane. His very first flight was not just international but to a place he had dreamed of visiting all his life,” he wrote.

Ola further revealed how he supported his father in purchasing his first home, a milestone that marked a significant change in their family’s history.

Once a dedicated bike rider working tirelessly to provide daily meals for his family, Mr. Akinwande now owns his own car and runs multiple businesses.

Reflecting on his father’s journey, Ola expressed his admiration.

“He never imagined he could own a single block, but today, he owns a house. My dad’s story is a huge source of motivation for me. He worked tirelessly as a bike man to ensure we had three square meals, but now, he drives his own car and manages several businesses.”

Ola of Lagos went to encourage his followers not to lose hope, even during challenging times

“I pray we are all able to make our parents happy and prioritize them above all else. If you’re having a bad day, I hope this serves as a little motivation: don’t give up; it’s never too late. May Allah bless us all, Insha Allah. Ameen,” he added.