Nigerian Lady Builds Houses for Her 3 Brothers, Sparks Social Media Praise
- A heartwarming moment shared online quickly caught attention and opened a wider discussion about responsibility and love within Nigerian families
- What one woman did for her family sparked praise and deep conversations about tradition and gender roles which many people rarely discuss publicly
- The reactions showed how one personal story can reflect bigger social issues, pushing Nigerians to rethink long-held beliefs
A lady has sparked conversation on social media after sharing a heartwarming video celebrating what her father’s sister did for her family.
In the video, the lady (@anitaokoro760) said her aunt built houses for her father and his two brothers, describing it as a major blessing for the family.
Source: TikTok
“Congratulations to my family. God used my dad’s sister to build this beautiful house for all her three brothers,” she said.
The post quickly drew reactions from social media users, with many praising the woman for supporting her family and highlighting the importance of valuing the girl child.
Reacting to the video, @BeatDsystem said,
“And some still don’t value the girl child.”
Source: TikTok
However, not all reactions about the video the lady posted were positive. A user identified as Serah questioned the gesture, saying,
“As a woman I cannot sleep in a house built by someone else.”
Her comment drew criticism from other users. @Amanda replied that such thinking showed “how to know who will scatter family when they enter.”
@giftygifty added,
“But you dey sleep for rented house lol. How many you don build.”
Other users also weighed in with mixed views. @AMB SIR GK said the situation could cause tension, adding that “steady fight go deh for compound and the men will be jobless.”
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@Doden Collection questioned long-held beliefs, saying,
“I thought you guys say woman pikin no be pikin.”
Some users focused on family unity and generosity. Onyinye Onwuba described the woman as selfless, saying,
“She is like my elder sister. She will do something like this if she has. God bless her.”
Okiemute Peculiar added that the video proved women can support their families, saying,
“And who says a woman can’t carry the family? Congratulations to your dad and his siblings.”
Others used the moment to reflect on cultural norms. @oduwa noted that some women refuse to renovate family homes, calling the act “commendable.”
Several users also shared personal reflections. Victoria Empire said she often thinks about supporting her family even without money, while Sie Carine137 said she hoped to be “the sister that will build houses for my three brothers.”
Many commenters praised the aunt’s sacrifice and hard work.
@Themygold Empire said:
“powerful and blessed daughter and sister you are. you are there mother-hen regardless of Ur position. I tap into Ur grace as a first daughter for my family. God bless your family.”
@adarju noted.
“It is high time that Africans/Nigerians value the girl child and give her equal opportunity and training with the boy child.”
One user prayed that she would never lack anything good, while another said female children often remember home and make their families proud.
Lady builds house for parents
Earlier, Legit.ng reported that a Nigerian lady who wanted to build a house for her parents fulfilled the promise to them in a grand style.
In a few months, the lady built and furnished a bungalow that got her father and mother emotional on seeing it Many people who thronged her comment section on TikTok congratulated her family on the new home.
Proofreading by Funmilayo Aremu, copy editor at Legit.ng.
Source: Legit.ng
