A Nigerian woman has sparked an intense discussion on social media after sharing a heartfelt post expressing her wish never to be reborn into her father’s family due to the tribal marks engraved on her son’s face.
The woman took to TikTok to voice her frustration and disappointment, showing images of her young son with prominent tribal marks, which are traditional in some Nigerian cultures.
In the video, she showed a picture of her son as a baby with the marks clearly visible
. Later, she posted another photo of him when he was older, but the marks were still noticeable.
Her message came with a prayer to avoid being reborn into her father’s lineage in order to spare her future children from the same experience.
Her post quickly gained traction online, prompting a flood of reactions from social media users who shared their thoughts, with many expressing disbelief and anger over the practice of marking children in such a manner.
Several people were outraged, with one user commenting, “If una try am for my side, omo na jail oo,” highlighting the idea that such traditions might not be tolerated in certain regions.
Others like @OLA referred to the situation as “iwa werey” (meaning foolish behavior) within the family.
Another user added, “I swear olopa ma ko everybody” (meaning the police would arrest everyone involved if it were done to their child).
The reaction to the video was overwhelmingly critical, with many condemning the act and warning against allowing such practices in modern times.
The video has continued to stir debate about cultural practices, parental rights, and the emotional and social effects of such traditions on children as they grow older.
Source: NewsandVibes.com
