In an extraordinary act of kindness, South African entrepreneur and founder of DafriBank Digital, Xolane Ndhlovu, has gifted ₦5 million to a Nigerian woman, Odoh Mary Ukamaka, after she was publicly humiliated at a hotel in Awka, Anambra State.
The incident, which went viral on social media, involved Ukamaka being left stranded after a man who had invited her to the hotel ordered an expensive bottle of Azul and other services, only to vanish without settling the bill. The young woman, unable to pay, was reportedly embarrassed by hotel staff in full view of onlookers.
The video triggered widespread sympathy across Nigeria, with many describing the episode as both humiliating and heartbreaking. Social media users condemned the man’s behaviour and offered words of support to the visibly distressed Ukamaka.
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Moved by the viral footage, Ndhlovu—popularly known as Ziggy Xolane—decided to intervene. Through his fintech company, DafriBank Digital Group, he reached out and donated ₦5 million to Ukamaka as a gesture of compassion.
Confirming the donation on TikTok, Ukamaka expressed profound gratitude to Ndhlovu, praising his generosity and urging fellow Nigerians to join her in thanking the businessman for his support.
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The donation has provided a significant financial lifeline to Ukamaka and her family. While the internet is no stranger to fleeting sympathy, Ndhlovu’s action stood out for its substance and sincerity, offering a rare moment of hope in a story that began with shame and betrayal.
In a time of economic hardship, the gesture has been widely praised as a reminder of the importance of kindness and timely intervention in the lives of others.
