A Nigerian lady has made a desperate online appeal for her twin sister, who is battling a devastating loss of sight. The emotional plea, shared on TikTok, highlights the family's fear and the urgent need for medical intervention.
A Sister's Fear and a Heartfelt Plea
The story revolves around a chef named Okonkwo Chisom and her twin sister, Chioma. Chisom turned to social media after finding Chioma in a distressing state, which she attributes to her sister's deteriorating vision. In a video posted on December 24, 2025, Chisom is seen interacting with Chioma, who later moves to a bed with an awkward smile.
Text overlaid on the poignant clip reads, "God abeg," and "In her quiet and lonely time," underscoring the sister's isolation. Chisom's captions reveal her deep anxiety: "Chioma is loosing it," and "God please am scared already." She expressed a profound worry that her sister might be slipping into depression and a parallel fear that the online community would hold her responsible if anything happened to Chioma.
Community Rallies with Support and Solutions
The viral video quickly garnered an outpouring of empathy and practical advice from concerned Nigerians. Many users offered not just prayers but tangible leads for medical help.
One user, treasure10, suggested a specific hospital, writing, "Please if you are not far from imo state come with her to teaching Hospital orlu imo state is doing free surgery in any kind both eyes." Another, queen vianny cake's &more, pledged financial support: "Whenever u people get her admitted to the hospital plS tag me I want to help."
Others offered medical insights, with Oma fabulous speculating, "I guess she is in early stage glaucoma which can be treated!" The emotional impact of the video was clear, as user Mïçhëàl Jûñiør observed, "From her smile she's not fine trying to act like everything is fine but deep inside her she's going through a lot." The responses turned the thread into a space of shared vulnerability, with many sharing their own struggles.
A Broader Context of Struggle and Resilience
This incident sheds light on the broader challenges faced by individuals with disabilities in Nigeria and the powerful role social media can play in mobilizing community support. Chisom's fear of being blamed reflects the heavy burden often carried by caregivers.
The story echoes previous reports of Nigerians rallying to assist those in need, such as a blind elderly woman who received aid following a similar online campaign. It also parallels the tragic story of Mrs Mulikat from Ibadan, Oyo State, who lost her sight and her children, living alone for years before her plight was shared online by Opalere Oluwakayode Paul.
Chisom's courageous decision to share her family's struggle has opened a door to potential solutions and highlighted the critical need for accessible healthcare and robust support systems for the visually impaired and their families in Nigeria.
