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“Omo! Fowl wey lay this egg na abroad dem bring am from” — Mercy Johnson laments over hike in exchange rate

Mercy Johnson, a renowned actress, expressed her confusion about the escalating egg prices, questioning their origin amidst claims by sellers attributing the high costs to currency fluctuations.

In a video, she lamented the situation, pondering the source of the bird laying these eggs. The actress shared her breakfast plight, unable to afford bread and eggs due to their soaring prices.

Wondering about the domestic rearing of chickens, she engaged her followers, inquiring whether the escalating value of the dollar had any bearing on egg prices.

In a humorous twist, Mercy Johnson whimsically asked the egg if its mother resided overseas, blending a touch of humor with her inquiry.

See social media reactions below…

okumaeunice: “Ask them ooo, here in lekki a crate of eggs is 4k.i remember those days I will buy 3 crates with 1K and still have #100 change.”

gloryakwaowo said: “They fly the mother go abroad for c&s. The operation fee, egg naming and dedication, naim make the 🥚 cost”

cezenwuba wrote: “Mami the cost of feed no be here oo.”

cruzy_eb asked: “You still get full crate?, e never reach your side be that 😂”

merherdeevah wrote: “At this rate egg and bread must be part of my sister’s bride price because I love luxury ☺️”

Watch video here…