A heartwarming and humorous video showcasing a Nigerian mother's unique approach to her maiden flight has taken social media by storm, sparking laughter and nostalgic stories across the internet.
Mum's Unique Pre-Flight Ritual Goes Viral
The viral moment was captured and shared on TikTok by a user identified as @nocaller203, who filmed her mother's actions just as they were about to embark on their journey. In the clip, the visibly excited or anxious mother is seen performing a spiritual ritual for protection and safe travel.
She first drinks a portion of anointing oil straight from the bottle, a common practice in some Christian circles for spiritual fortification. Not stopping there, she proceeds to apply the same oil on her face, much to the amusement of her daughter recording the event.
Netizens React with Laughter and Shared Experiences
The video, which had garnered over 158,000 views at the time of the initial report, resonated deeply with many Nigerians online. The mother's unwavering focus, undeterred by her daughter's laughter, and her subsequent act of applying the oil to her daughter's forehead, struck a familiar chord.
Comment sections were flooded with users sharing similar anecdotes about their own parents. One user, Kaycee, commented, "As she rub am for the daughter face, I say Gbam ???, na my mama be dat." Another, Bae Zino58, humorously added, "I trust my mama she go anoint the pilot ?✈️ way de fly the plane ✈️ join."
Other notable reactions highlighted the generational difference in perception. Asa strawberry exclaimed, "Wait oo na anointing oil mumcy hold so jezzzz I thought is juice oo." While Oma_wonder shared, "My mum was reading her big bible all through the journey."
A Trend of First-Flight Emotions
This incident is not an isolated one in capturing the profound emotions associated with first-time air travel, especially among older Nigerians. In a related report by Legit.ng, an elderly woman was seen kneeling to pray and give thanks to God immediately after alighting from an Enugu Air flight, a gesture that also went viral.
Another story highlighted a lady who was celebrated for being the first person in her community to ever board an aeroplane, underscoring the significant milestone that air travel still represents for many.
The video of the mother using anointing oil ultimately paints a picture of faith, family, and the charmingly dramatic ways in which people navigate new experiences, finding comfort in familiar spiritual practices amidst the unfamiliarity of modern travel.
