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Emotional Moment Young Boy Represented Late Father At Sister’s Wedding (Video)
By Gideon Ayeni
A heartwarming yet emotional scene unfolded at a traditional wedding as a young boy stepped in to represent his late father, blessing his elder sister on her special day.
Viral photos and videos from the event captured the touching moment when the bride knelt before her little brother, who held a glass of wine and prayed for her and her groom. The boy then handed the microphone to their mother, who was seated beside him, adding to the poignancy of the moment.
Originally shared on TikTok by @mhizdesire443, the video quickly gained traction online, drawing mixed reactions from netizens. While many praised the young boy for fulfilling such an important role, others reflected on the deep cultural significance of parental blessings at weddings.
The post was accompanied by an emotional caption:
“So many people asking me why my small brother is blessing my sister. I pray for you, may your father be alive to witness your big day.”
Watch the video below;
The video continues to create controversies online, with social media users expressing admiration for the boy’s courage and the family’s strength in honoring their late patriarch’s legacy while some criticise the act, saying her uncle would’ve be a better fit.
Read some netizens’ reactions below;
@Playmaker: “Traditionally the eldest man in the family should bless the couple in place of the late father.”
@Ruth| Digital marketer: “This reminds me of my dad. So happy your brother is doing the blessing because is real, not uncles that don’t mean well. Your home is blessed.”
@Isabella Baby: “This marriage will last in love and blessings as they say God listen to children’s prayer may God listen to your prayers for ur sister.”
@KING’S Global: “It mustn’t be your uncle that will replace your late father as long as you have a brother as first son be it little or big,he can represent your late father and bless your union it’s a thing of choice.”
@Elim: “You people shouldn’t do what will make ur ancestors angry……no matter how bad ur uncle’s are is the right of ur eldest one to bless you.”
@Nurse Nk: “una no get uncle?”
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