Nollywood actress Sarah Martins has once again made headlines, but this time for an inspiring and heartwarming reason that has captivated many.
Just days after her controversial arrest in Lagos for cooking on a public road, the actress has been spotted in Canada, where she took part in a charitable act by distributing food to the homeless. This gesture has quickly drawn praise from fans and observers who commend her shift toward spreading kindness.
In a video now circulating widely online, Sarah is seen on the streets of Ottawa, Canada, handing out over 150 packs of freshly prepared meals to people in need. The compassionate outreach has sparked conversations about her recent journey and the shift in public perception following her Lagos incident.
Many viewers noted the striking contrast—just weeks after facing backlash and an arrest at home, the actress was actively giving back in another country, showing resilience and dedication to kindness despite criticism.
The act of charity comes shortly after her viral moment in Nigeria, where she was seen cooking publicly in Lagos—a gesture that led to her confrontation with taskforce officials and stirred mixed opinions among Nigerians.
From Lagos controversy to global compassion
Sharing videos of her outreach on Instagram, Sarah expressed deep gratitude and joy for the opportunity to touch lives in Canada. She explained that the meals distributed were prepared in collaboration with Suyaroyale and Ricci Products, emphasizing that the project reflects her mission to spread love and kindness beyond borders.
Her caption detailed the effort, saying, “From going grocery shopping, to cooking with the CEO of suyaroyale under the supervision of ricci_products representatives, to sharing the sumptuous, well-spiced 150 packs of food with homeless people on the streets of Ottawa.”
Despite her recent controversies, Sarah appeared calm, cheerful, and focused as she interacted warmly with those receiving meals, flashing smiles and showing genuine appreciation for the moment.
Mixed reactions from fans and observers
The gesture sparked a flood of reactions online, as social media users weighed in on the actress’s actions. Many fans applauded her transformation and praised her for turning a negative experience into a positive act of service.
A supporter wrote, “They humiliated her for showing kindness at home, now she’s being celebrated abroad for the same act,” while another humorously commented, “Why she no cook for street for Canada like she did in Lagos?”
Several others noted that the moment reflected maturity and personal growth, applauding her for staying committed to acts of generosity despite criticism and public scrutiny.
Whether her actions were a response to her past controversy or simply a display of genuine compassion, many agree that the initiative shows a new side to Sarah—one that embraces kindness and resilience.
Watch the video below…
[blockquote class="twitter-tweet" data-width="500" data-dnt="true">Actress Sarah Martins took to the streets of Canada to share food, weeks after she was hårråssed by Lagos taskforce officials while she was cooking on the streets🇳🇬🇨🇦 pic.twitter.com/Uu1pVndrFO
— CHUKS 🍥 (@ChuksEricE) October 29, 2025