We have come across various kinds of food vendors who have their own unique ways of selling their products to attract customers. Whether it's by making bizarre food combinations, singing catchy jingles, or pulling off hysterical acts, their innate sense of marketing has always impressed us. In a viral video reportedly from Pakistan, a fruit vendor is seen singing 'Waka Waka'. His rendition of the popular song is truly hilarious as it urges people to buy mangoes. Released in 2010, 'Waka Waka' by Shakira was the official song of the FIFA World Cup held that year in South Africa.
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The video opens with the fruit vendor singing out the price of the seasonal fruit. He says, "Tsamina mina, eh, eh mango mango, eh, eh Tsamina mina zangalewa… this is for Rs. 200." Sticking to the tune of the peppy track, he changes the lyrics to further emphasize the different ways mangoes can be consumed. He urges people to buy mangoes for their children and make juice, among other things. His hilarious lyrics and creativity have left the internet in splits. The viral video has amassed over 5.6 million views. Watch the full video here:
Reacting to the post, one user termed it the "best sales technique." Another user said, "What talent! I think he could have been a singer but ended up as a fruit seller." People came up with hilarious nicknames for the fruit vendor. While some called him the "Pakistani Shakira," others joked that this is what "Shakira in the mangoverse" would look like. Many also praised the vendor's marketing skills.
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Previously, another fruit seller went viral on social media due to his bizarre marketing technique. In a video, he was seen banging a metal tray on his head as well as on a watermelon.. Read all about it here.