Fijian Stories - Bean Peanut - Longest Serving Peanut Seller in Fiji - 1962

Muasam Ali has been selling snacks for Suva bus travellers since 1962. He has alot of stories to share since then and this mini-documentary aims to let him tell those stories.
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[@kel971]

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.

[@kel971]

and the film maker did an amazing job! it was such a well told story and so professionally presented. Can really tell the effort that went into it. Thank you for making quality Fijian content 🌺

[@nazeemali2098]

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.

[@babyjoe_679]

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 👏 👍🏼

[@avisakibaleibolatagane2102]

contempt?

[@avbestlife71]

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.

[@bubu345]

The government is corrupt crooks

[@jopekoroisavou8275]

He deserves a recognition medal!

[@iosefoyagomate5647]

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.

[@RoyJones.]

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🙌❤️

[@drua8402]

"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 👏💗

[@jabeywaqa7183]

isaa feeling nostalgic ,vinaka dan for highlighting mr Alis,,lifestory,worth a president medal for public service this gentleman

[@prem.ksingh4103]

I’m from Fiji it’s so nice to see him working hard Hard work is blessing from god May god bless him with good health wealth and happiness always 🙏🙏🙏

[@NAVOSAhighlanders]

Isaa o Ali...always a true friend when I was in school,Ali always the No.1 bean seller🙏🥰🔥💯

[@ianlangley987]

Great short film showing one of the hard working fijians. I love Fiji and will try and catch up with this Muasam when I am in Fiji on November. Fiji is my second home as I went to Suva Grammar 1959 to end 1960 as my dad was in the air force at Lauthala Bay. It was a fantastic experience for me and family. Coming from Auckland to Suva was certainly different for us but we soon adopted the "Fiji way of life" Vinaka. Ian Langley - New Zealand

[@marcdavui8616]

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.

[@bolej7339]

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.

[@johnluveniyali4826]

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

[@bubu345]

Better than bible ramayan

[@kairewa7496]

Isaaaaa God bless you Mr Ali. Vinaka baraca, vakalevu mai na documentary vinaka vaka qoka.....isaaaaa ko Suva.

[@keshavakumar2542]

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!

[@tmac5752]

Honest living. So inspiring. Thanks for sharing.✌👏👏

[@RimzyTekiau]

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.

[@RusiateBaleilevuka]

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

[@jefferytaylor9337]

Remember this guy so very well. Anyone who grew up in Suva and travelled by bus will definitely remember Mr Ali and in his hey day, sporting a long pony tail. Very inspirational and a true example of “hard work”. Thank you to the video production team for bringing Mr Ali’s story to life and for a fantastic production. So many great memories of Suva.

[@tukstuimaba]

I remember him back in the days with a ponytail 😄 . If you lived around Suva area you can’t forget his face for sure ! Imagine seeing his face and hearing his voice calling out “ bean peanut “ after school during the weekdays at the bus stand and Saturday to go shopping plus Sunday to go to church …A Fighter , Hard Worker and a Legend 👏🏽 i salute you Mr Ali sir for your service and hard working 🫡 . Gods blessings upon your family

[@izdo2050]

The last part hit me hard saragah..selling peanut frm 1962 till today ..cant promise u 2morrow..like this just summarised life in just that sentence....im humbled by this man...thankyou for this story..very inspiring

[@aisveisere1368]

Vaturu wainimata dina nai talanoa qoka. God bless you uncle ! I promise to come see you when I come over and have a cup of tea together. Vinaka uncle

[@lali8664]

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.

[@dharmenkumar9323]

I do remember him when i was schooling f i t in samabula . Always buys mix bhuja from him whenever i can afford. One time i didnt have a bus fare so i went to him and told the story of mine that i was unable to go home since i do not 70 cents. He gave me 70 cents and said son go home now. Now im residing in nz and whenever i go fiji for holiday i always visit him with some useful gift and he always bless me .

[@dantale6587]

60 years doing what he loves 💖... can we come together for a 60 years celebration party for this man?? 🤔🤔... he deserves it 💖.

[@tupouleca8314]

"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 🇫🇯

[@timavakadewabuka8627]

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🙌

[@fijianstories3897]

Thank you so much. Glad you enjoyed this. This was all shot, scripted and edited by 1 person. I'm currently looking to find more interesting stories to share 😊

[@avichand9117]

Same awesome camera men and shots

[@masilinatabuaniqele7936]

@@fijianstories3897 you're so talented!

[@rehanhakim4041]

@@fijianstories3897 thank you Daniel.

[@orzyrok6849]

I recalled him with his basket in the Suva Bus Stand selling on foot walking back and forth. A popular bean seller with a pony tail. The 70s, the 80s, 90s and I'm surprised he is still selling. Vinaka vakalevu Mr Ali, you motivated everyone through your hard work, determination and the highest standard you valued your work. You taught us a big lesson in life. I'm here in US and grateful indeed to see you with your basket and your network. Thank you sir for feeding Fiji with your delicious bean peanuts.

[@titus503]

Isaa remember this guy when I was a kid cant believe he is still selling peanut from then till now truce up the longest serving peanut seller in suva well done mr ali and I remember the the old bus stand in suva back in the days the picture brings back memories of yester year god bless 👍🙏

[@dawnbyrne796]

How Beautiful What a heartwarming story.I recall buying from him as a little child.This man is an icon. He was very neatly dressed…His peanuts were very fresh and well seasoned…Here is our hero…❤️❤️ Fiji Icon.

[@apisakenadalo9429]

Thank you Mr Ali for sharing your story and i still remember you very well from my school days. Keep doing what you do best. ❤❤❤👏👏👏👏🙏

[@tomasituiyaro5828]

Isa Lei Ali . I do remember you so clearly as I used to always purchase your peanuts whenever I saw you on my way home from work . I used to work in Suva from 1981 - 85 before i moved to NZ. Mr Ali . You have always inspired everybody cos regardless when it rain , hail or sunshine - you're always beaming with his huge smile bigger than the Pacific Ocean and you are a hard working man ! May ALLAH , Our Almighty GOD continues to guide and bless your life abundantly so people can see and learn and gain from your work ethics . Thank you Mr Ali for your inspirations , perseverance , commitment and hard work day in ,day out . You're an excellent role model to us all . Regardless of what ever you do in life whether you're a doctor , nurse , accountant , teacher or peanut seller like our amazing brother Mr Ali . We are all human being and equal in GOD'S eyes .

[@bubu345]

God does not exist

[@tommac2122]

Well done Mr Ali. Humble and straight talking.

[@marlonpkeni2528]

This is the definition of dedication and hardwork. God bless you

[@bubu345]

Unlike the academic ass wholes hypocrites and business crooks Gujarati

[@birprasad1828]

He is the Real Hero of Suva town. He has been providing the public the service for a long time . I would like to give my Respect to him , that he is still goin . Hardworking man

[@youngwill8820]

WOW !!! brooooo... remember this guy from my high school years - he would probably be the only bean seller I would recognize when I return to Suva bus stand.. still going strong. Malo lava le onasai ma le faamalosi ! blessings to you Mr Ali :) guy used to have a pony tail back in the day with his green and purple jacket :) maaaan. Thanks for doing this documentary Daniel.. this is the value of hard work and above all perseverance :)

[@rtvuratu8301]

A HUGE LESSON FROM AN UNDER RATED WORKER.. AND IS BOLD AND FEARLESS IN DOING WHAT HE DOES BEST... Thank you Mr Veitata for such a Deep and Inspirational Clip...💛

[@lusiatagivuni7423]

Should enter this in one of the film festivals/awards

[@goldtownkishivani7930]

My country my fiji my people Love u universe.

[@eronimatai9867]

Who wouldn't miss Mr. Ali at the Suva bustand, his dedication, discipline, and humility are really an inspiration.

[@KeymanKumar]

I remember seeing him from my primary school days starting in 1963 when I had to travel by bus from Suva Bus Stand to my school in Vatuwaqa. What a gentleman he is. A role model for everyone in Fiji!

[@niumedia_production]

Born with the Basket, I will die with a basket.... Brother Daniel vinaka for the story..

[@shembavou1998]

One of the iconic citizens of Suva. Been around since I was in Primary school,...he had a pony tail at one time, with shirt ,top few buttons undone and one silver bangle on his arm...lol. Hard work, humility, dedication and perseverance. Our youth today should learn from this man. Vinaka Mr Ali!

[@JamesSmith-bo3po]

1962 till present day, 2022. 60 years doing the same job. WOW!!! The government should give a big surprise party for him and reward him for all his many years of serving Fiji.

[@lelasenivuga7487]

Isaaa I remember you so well Back then you were probably in your 30s and i always made sure I buy beans n peanuts from you everyday after school ., it was always fun when all kids trying to flock around you all at the same time I salute you mr Ali I bet your family are proud of you because despite the hardships n time changes you kept moving on ❤️❤️ ✊ Respect

[@joniconcillado93]

He represents all the down to earth genuinely nice and contented island folks we met during our vacation just May 2022 and also 3 years before.🥰

[@andrewdagoniasi5025]

Heart of gold❤️ I remember him every afternoon after school. Even my parents knows him amd tells stories about him. What a legend

[@NorCalRacingZ]

Is there a way we can get hold of him? Number? WhatsUp?

[@aliferetitaukawa1532]

Isa uncle… this remind me of my school days, So glad that you still around… great inspiration.. vinaka mama

[@jonebiu217]

Finally 💯 someone gets this man's story out there. He has been part of our primary to secondary school great memories. Always wondered what there motivation was to keep doing what they do. Very inspirational video. Keep it coming Fiji. Lessgoo.

[@wekanaivaluvou7381]

This is a TRUE Fijian COMMUNITY STORY very inspiring and so honest with his day to day work Thankyou for providing the platform to the original business man

[@ericeemberson546]

Thank you Mr Ali. Still remember the free bag of mix bean/ peanut you gave me while sitting at the bus stand. Coming back from school. Waiting for the shore bus. Still remember the voice calling out, Bean peanut, bean peanut. Glad you're still making and selling bean/ peanut. Cheers brother!

[@nikowaqaisavou9371]

I remember him very well during my primary school days in the early 70s. He has a positive mindset of life and never let anything deter him from his goal. Thank you Mr Mausam for being a beacon to us all.

[@user-mm6pr1tf4t]

Loloma yani vei kemudrau na veitacini

[@henryrory5117]

Vinaka Ali...I won't forget the time I always buy beans and peanuts from you, riding the Naboro Shore bus in the 80's and 2000's...thank you for your service.

[@jaydaveta6228]

Am I the only one shedding teardrops here 🥺.....Love the motivation 🤝❤. God bless you sir and may you live longer.

[@tonyraceva]

Daniel this was AMAZING! Hats off to you my brother 👏🏼

[@audreydropsy4006]

Isa I remember him from school days. I’ve bought bean from him, he was there everyday a daily fixture in town. I used to admire his dedication to work, every single day. A great man and so thankful to hear his story. More stories like this please 👏👏

[@jimwarship9957]

Ali the man. Lovely production.

[@davidmatavesi7234]

I was so eager to watch this. Amazing story told. Vinaka Dan and Rusi for the work put in. So humbling to see this man define the simplicity of life through the passion he has for serving the people of Suva daily. Looking forward to see more.

[@jobebainivalu1432]

Hello Dan 😊.A hardworking guy who mingles around with people of Naitasiri at the Vunidawa Bus stand 😊.Isaaa Dan 😊.You a an inspiration to us all ❤️.Loloma all the way from Aussie ❤️

[@domonisoycandles8611]

Isa love he's advise and he's energy. Great story, great man. Vinaka

[@sowaneremudu2849]

This is a reallife, heartfelt, and an encouraging experience. Great and wonderful life lessons to take. Hats off and greatly respect Mr Ali. Vinaka vakalevu Sir.

[@shivanisharma4439]

Wow this is an amazing documentary ❤ Love from Samoa 🙌🏽🇼🇸🇫🇯

[@lanietavueta5293]

This guy is a Legend. A pride of the Capital

[@riyashannonkumar3651]

Amazing story of a really hard working man who teaches us to cope with the challenges that arise, proud of you Mausam uncle

[@manigounder1879]

Hard work, honesty, dedication, pride, respect makes you successful

[@tawirandy9722]

I can still remember this inspiring man from my USP years (2013 - 2016). I'm so glad that I use to buy the delicious peanuts and beans from you while waiting for the Vatuwaqa bus to depart. Much love and respect from Solomon Islands.

[@maxss9005]

Very well done . Good Job Keep it up and god bless Mr Ali & his Family ..

[@angiekoroi6024]

Your truly an inspiration despite all odds you continue to sell your products. I vividly remember buying from you in my primary years in St Anne's .freshly packed beans and mixed beans loved them so much.

[@susanaratuyada4975]

Just made my day. Just Love how much strength and energy Mr Ali has endured despite his challenges and struggles. Such a beautiful and inspirational story. Thank you so much for sharing this💖

[@synthiaprasad6718]

His a lovable human. I remember buying beans and peanuts from him during my university days to satisfy my hunger until I got home. It's so nice to see and hear stories from our own country and how . Well done @fijianstories. Please bring us more stories like this. 👌

[@satishnarayan9824]

humble is not exactly true description of this person. great human being and great service to public. god bless you!

[@southernstarhotelsptyltdau2121]

i lived in fiji for about 3 months in 2009. by my memory i think i did bought peanut from this kind heart... long live my friend..

[@arunbaan6542]

I was in primary school at Holy Trinity school in 70s to 80s I still remember him what a great hard working person thank you

[@lavenaw2967]

What a inspiration you are Mr Ali. It’s the people like you whose hard work, determination and work ethic are the very elements that have helped to build Fiji. Malo sara valevu 💯💯💯💯

[@ceciliafanematanatabu9528]

The quality of the video and the story telling ! PERFECTION!

[@mreggs9868]

Proud humble man Muasam Ali,good story of a big heart hard working man for a living in Suva ,All the best,

[@shieneelprakash403]

12mins mark. Solid advice.

[@chelly8431]

''Born with a basket and I will die with my basket'' ''from 1962 until today can't promise you tomorrow'' isaaaaaaa! very inspiring story 😍real definition of hard working..vinaka Mr Ali

[@moapenaleba7930]

Vinaka for the documentary..good watch.. vinaka Mr Ali for sharing your story

[@rajdeo4589]

Very inspiring.

[@tevitavulakoro8792]

Isa Mr Ali my best friend back in 2004 ..boxing sparring partner at the Star Gym opposite the Suva Busstand. Still going strong 💪 my brother.

[@vaseru6843]

The only peanut seller that I can still recognise today ever since primary school.Good luck on your budiness Ali

[@LetLoveLiveLonger]

Mr Ali, I remember you, what an inspiration, when we meet, I shall come bearing with gifts, God bless you always Mr Ali.

[@MikaeleYasa]

Yup! remembered Pop!, When of a few cherished!!!! never new his history untill this touching n sentimental naration. That's a shining example of what Pop! Ta or a father should be. Tell his story, and weave around it masterfully. Love you Pops! keep up the good Work!

[@1Hohepa1]

Great Man! Remember him at the Suva bus stand in the late 60s, loved his Bean Peanut! Kia Ora Mr Ali!!

[@25Silver]

He should win the MVP of the year🏆🏆🏆🏆🏆

[@aksfilmsusa]

I remember him from the 70's. Mausam Ali, very hard working individual 👏 another person by the name of Karnam in the same line of business went to school with me. Isa, God 🙌

[@solomonitane5655]

Isa, a humble beginning and still proud of it. Still remember him during my young days in the 80s.

[@alishabituniceva9203]

Vinaka Ali. Kemuni turaga qaqa I " salute " you and friends. 🙏

[@tomrounds]

I well remember the bean/peanut sellers of my youth around Suva. I am the same age as Ali and he is an absolute inspiration to all. I left Fiji in 65 to join the British military but I have always remembered the famous bean/peanut sellers of of my mother country. You cannot but feel humbled by this man's attitude to his life. I wish him every best for his future and can only hope he continues to sell his produce to more generations of Fijian people. Thank you to the team that saw fit to publicise the life of this simple unassuming man. Brilliant. Please delve further into the Fijian population and regal us with more such stories.

[@ravuamatavakaturaga3301]

Excellent job bringing these stories to life. Keep'em coming 👏👏👏

[@watlalalallala5524]

Boi tamani memories man …. One love bosolevu , Thankyou for memories and your hard work… ameni

[@sailosisaukitoga7967]

Now this is the real the 679....ko ga gi....hats off to you sir....may God give you long life n peaceful life

[@user-sx6gd8zc6y]

Gt story of Perseverance and Resilience. What a great Fijian ❤

[@niuanconquistador422]

Thank u for ur service sir....I remember this guy in my childhood days going to bustand in fiji

[@naniecarpenter6053]

Isa Mr Ali....admire his hardwork for the past years 👏👏👏👏 😘💯✊ always neat and presentable everytime i see him 🙌❤️isaa beautiful story indeed..

[@stevenchandra8967]

Thank you uncle 🙏 ❤ I will always remember you back in my school days and what a blessing you are with your hard work men lot's off blessing from nz vinaka vakalevu I miss home alot noqu viti

[@anishsingh2717]

Love this xx