After being a supplier of food to some Chinese construction workers for weeks without payment, a determined vendor took her complaint to new heights.
In the neighborhood of Bonamoussadi in Douala, a mother was pushed to her limit. For weeks, she had been providing meals to workers at a construction site run by a Chinese company, but she had not been paid. Tired of empty promises and facing real financial need, she decided to take bold action. She climbed right into the bucket of a large excavator and refused to come down until someone listened to her and pay her money.
It was a brave and risky move. People gathered, pulled out their phones, and started recording. Soon, the video began spreading on social media, catching the attention of many. Her protest was not just about getting the money she was owed it was about standing up for dignity and fairness.
Many people, especially women working in the informal economy faces similar situations where they are not paid on time or treated with respect because of their situation. Her action highlighted a widespread problem. But beyond her personal victory, her story started an important conversation about how workers and small suppliers are treated by larger companies.
It reminded everyone that everyone deserves to be paid for their work no matter how small the job may seem. Her actions showed that sometimes, ordinary people must take extraordinary steps to be heard. Her bravery inspired many and sent a strong message about justice and accountability.