A Nigerian lady has moved many to tears after sharing a video of her emotional reunion with her father following eight years of living abroad. The woman, who left Nigeria at age 17 to study in China, documented her surprise visit home, which she posted on TikTok under the handle @skiinniiee.
Surprise Reunion After Eight Years
The video captures the moment she arrived at her family home and immediately lay flat on the floor in honour of her father before he recognised her. She explained that this gesture was her way of honouring the man who had sacrificed so much for his children. According to her, the last time her father saw her was eight years earlier when he sent her to China to study, never imagining that their next meeting would come after she had built a successful life abroad.
She described him as a selfless father who consistently placed the needs of his children ahead of his own, noting that he had single-handedly sponsored four children to study overseas to give them better opportunities in life. The lady also revealed that her father had absolutely no idea she was travelling back to Nigeria, making the reunion a complete surprise.
Achievements in China
Reflecting on the years she spent in China, the lady revealed that she had accomplished several major milestones since leaving home as a teenager. She disclosed that she studied two different courses, successfully graduated with a degree, and later established her own company. According to her, she has now become the chief executive officer of the business she founded, describing the achievements as a proof of the sacrifices her father made to secure a brighter future for his children.
Sharing the touching reunion online, she expressed pride in returning home to surprise the man who had invested so much in her education and personal growth. In her words: "Surprising my dad after 8 years of living abroad. You are probably wondering why I am laying down on the floor. Well, this is my dad. The last time he saw me was 8 years ago when he sent me to China to study at 17 years old. This is a man who has placed every other person before himself. He has single-handedly sponsored 4 children abroad, giving us the best life, and he had no idea I traveled back home. He will be meeting his not-so-17-year-old baby who studied 2 courses in China, graduated, got a degree, opened a company, and now is a CEO."
Social Media Reactions
TikTok users flooded the comments section with emotional reactions. User @itz cardi blinkz said: "Na me even put my self for school. I swear my papa failed as a father." @Joyce commented: "I wan cry for office make una bring me back please I wan use this video cry out wetin dey do me later biko." @Adaobi the pisces ♓ queen wrote: "Congratulations to you gurl. I tap from this blessing. I really want to put smile on my parents face." @Double_vee reacted: "Almost teared up viewing this. Some of us had our dad who took us to register for waec, but never saw us to the end and entering to university I felt it deeply. The way I wanted to enjoy his money but never came back. It's well. Continue to rest on. Congratulations to you stranger!" @baby_Olivia024 added: "God almighty I beg you in Jesus name pls my strength is failing me do not forsake me bless me a single mother with disability to be able to give my children a good life." @Nenye added: "In as much as like good things n jealous those who have a caring & supportive dad I promise I will give life the best of me n will build with every material within me to gain that good life and give my children that comfort I never got while building theirs and then again I will say God bless my parents for being me into this world."
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Meanwhile, Legit.ng previously reported that a Nigerian lady was full of appreciation for her father who bought her a brand new phone, though not the one she desired. The lady said she asked her father to buy her an iPhone, but the man bought her the one he was able to afford.
