Born with the basket die with the basket isa this man is indeed inspiring

He's an icon of Suva. I think every school student that passed through the bus stand will remember him. My most vivid memory of him was that he was always so well groomed, always looked neat, clean and tidy and even with some style. I remember his long ponytail at one time and always wearing neat, attractive bula shirts. But then I always noticed his shoes too because they were the only thing that gave a clue about how hard he works. The soles were always worn down on one side. What a great man. Thank you Mr Ali for your hardwork and sharing your wisdom. God bless you.

60 years of dedicated service and at same time, honest , hard work. The Govt of Fiji should give recognition and offer a medal of honour.

The year was 1976 and as a young 14-year-old MBHS student I bought peanuts and beans from him at the Suva bus stand. I am now 60 and he is still selling beans...He was young back then with a ponytail and today 2022 he is still going strong....wow what a lesson in life for everyone.

The struggle and sacrifice he made from 1962 till today just to put food on the table for his family. He served the Suva people with pride and passion and you can tell that he loves his job. God bless you sir and keep hustling🙌❤️

I can't help but to watch in tears. Not sad tears, but more of tears of joy and proud of this man's hustle, patients and determination.
Did a really fantastic job here Dan 👏 👍🏼

" I was born with a basket and I will die with a basket" What a strong testimony and inspiration  to us all.

I believe he should have also been given the Fiji 50 Years Independence Medal for his contribution to the society. Im sure all those that have come to the Suva Bus Stand (especially those that went to school in Suva) then and now, would have remembered his face or have have bought bean/peanut from him.

"Don't throw in the towel". Thank you, Mr. Ali for being so strong and inspirational and Daniel for giving him a platform to be appreciated and recognized! Kudos 👏💗

He deserves a recognition medal!

An inspiring and heartfelt story. Excellent job! I just wanted to acknowledge the talent behind the scenes...those who shot, edited and put this together so well.  Our young people have so much talent....we need more of this. Toso Viti🙌

I am from India, I was moved by the spirit of Mr. Ali and when he said he is a proud Peanut Seller! He has  a very good attitude towards life and his thoughts about people who have and have not's , Wish him good luck!

I remember him during my school days in the 90s. Was a customer of his for many years. If there is an example of hard work and dedication to a business, it is him! So inspiring. I can only imagine the amount of pollution he has inhaled from the buses over the years and the strain on his body.

So many life lessons from one person alone. So good🔥

Am now living in Australia and clearly Remember him selling bean & peanuts in  Suva bus station throughout the 80s till today. Such a hard working man. No wonder he has been blessed and rewarded with long life for his dedication to the job.

Should enter this in one of the film festivals/awards

Well done Mr Ali. Humble and straight talking.

Issaa, we take this people for granted, passing them or ignoring them as if they don't exist. Today has just made me realize that they are also working for a living. Definitely reached a level of awareness today. #beanpeanutsellerslifematterstoo.

"Take in the good and throw away the bad" I remember him 2004. After school we'll always buy peanut beam from this man ❤ It's good to watch a documentaries like. More videos of local hustlers. God bless Fiji 🇫🇯

This is one of the many Hardworking man I've encountered throughout the years. Most of us grew up seeing him hustle with his sales around the Suva Bus stand. Glad you guys covered his story. Much respect to him & his business.