A Nigerian mother recently found herself in stitches after discovering why her daughter failed a Christian Religious Studies test in school. The amusing incident, which has since gone viral on social media, involved the young girl's unconventional answer about Jesus Christ's birthplace.
The Viral TikTok Revelation
The mother, who goes by the username @toviaofure1 on TikTok, shared photographic evidence of her daughter's test paper that showed the girl had scored perfect 15/15 marks in all other subjects except Christian Religious Studies. The reason for the failed CRS section? Her daughter had confidently written that Jesus was born in Nigeria instead of the biblically correct Bethlehem.
In her TikTok post, the amused mother wrote: "POV: My daughter got 15/15 in every subject except CRS because she said Jesus was born in Nigeria." The video, posted on November 26, 2025, quickly captured the attention of social media users across Nigeria and beyond.
Social Media Reactions and Support
The mother's TikTok video sparked a flood of hilarious reactions from Nigerians who found both humor and logic in the little girl's answer. Many commenters defended the child's perspective, while others shared similar experiences with their own children.
One user, Shishok Irunva, commented: "It's not her fault, you know that year Jesus was born in the most troubled country, so we understand her point." This sentiment was echoed by Tessy, who stated: "My baby is very correct we don't know the white Jesus we are Nigeria so Jesus was born in Nigeria."
Another user, precious essien, supported the girl's answer by noting: "Because na only Nigeria de carry Jesus birth for head my girl correct oo." The comment highlighted how prominently the story of Jesus's birth features in Nigerian religious discourse.
Broader Educational Concerns
This incident comes amid growing concerns about Nigeria's educational system. In a related development reported by Legit.ng, another mother had recently expressed worry about age-inappropriate assignments given to young children.
The concerned parent, @tripple_m___ on TikTok, had questioned why her two-year-old daughter was being asked to name "the mother of computer" or answer complex questions about Jesus Christ. She emphasized that while she had no problem with the volume of homework, the content was clearly unsuitable for a child of that age.
These incidents have sparked conversations among Nigerian parents about the need for age-appropriate curriculum and teaching methods that consider children's developmental stages while maintaining educational standards.
The viral story of the girl who placed Jesus's birth in Nigeria continues to circulate on social media platforms, serving as both entertainment and food for thought about how children interpret religious education in contemporary Nigerian society.
