A Nigerian nursing student has captured the hearts of social media users after sharing touching WhatsApp messages he received from his father that left him emotional and overwhelmed with joy.
Heartwarming Fatherly Advice Goes Viral
The young man, identified as Seyi, took to TikTok to post screenshots of the heartfelt conversation with his father, who he affectionately calls "My Super Man." The messages, filled with paternal love and guidance, quickly went viral and sparked widespread reactions across various social media platforms.
In the emotional exchange, Seyi's father began by checking on his wellbeing with the words: "My baby How are you! How's school. Trust you are good." The father then promised to send money for upkeep while offering crucial life advice that resonated deeply with his son.
Father's Powerful Message of Guidance
The most impactful part of the message contained strong moral guidance that touched many who saw the post. Seyi's father emphasized the importance of honesty and integrity, specifically advising: "Make sure you don't take something that doesn't belong to you."
He continued with words of encouragement and affirmation, telling his son: "If you need anything call me! I love you. Make me and your mom proud. Make your siblings proud as well. You are going to be a nurse It's certain!!" This combination of practical support, emotional reassurance, and belief in his son's future career moved many social media users.
Social Media Reactions and Emotional Responses
The viral post triggered an outpouring of emotions and personal stories from Nigerians who related to the content in different ways. Many users expressed their own experiences with paternal relationships, with some celebrating similar bonds while others lamented the absence of such connections.
User @bolulowkey commented: "To those of us way our papa no care, e go be," reflecting the reality for many who don't experience this level of fatherly involvement. Another user, @FATHIA, expressed sadness with: "Why my papa quick die chim," highlighting the pain of losing paternal love too soon.
Several comments focused on breaking generational patterns, with @TheIctedge vowing: "I'll show my kids fatherly love for real. The love I never got." Similarly, @SOM expressed hope for the future: "My children will post something like this one day."
The conversation also touched on cultural norms, as user @m noted: "First time seeing a Nigerian father accepting his feminine son to the existent of talking to him so beautifully, see this how life should be filled with Love." This observation sparked discussions about changing attitudes toward masculinity and emotional expression in Nigerian family dynamics.
User @Elyzabeth defended the father's affectionate language, stating: "People asking why his Dad calls him baby is wild to me. That's the man's literal CHILD, you lot's underestimate the way parents see their kids. There is love at home!"
The overwhelming sentiment from the comments section revealed that such displays of paternal affection remain relatively uncommon in many Nigerian households, making Seyi's experience particularly noteworthy and inspiring for many young people.
