A Nigerian man has shared an emotional story of how his mum toiled and worked very hard to make ends meet, and how on a particular occasion he cried publicly because of the hardship his mum has to endure.
In his thread, posted on micro blogging social networking site Twitter, he narrates how he came back home from school, years ago when he was in the polytechnic. According to his story, he called his mum on the phone, asking for her whereabout and she refused to disclose.
But after hours of waiting un-end, he became worried, and insisted she told him her whereabouts which she reluctantly did. When he arrived where she was, he found that she had being doing dishes at a local canteen all day, only to get paid N250, all in effort to raise some money for him, which he had requested that he needed in school. He recalls that for the meagre N250 wage, his Mum had to do dishes from 8:30am- 9:30pm. Heartbreaking right? Thankfully, his story gets better and has a good ending.
So, I remember one time my grown ass self shed tears like a baby in public.
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— Legendary Soul (@IamEtubo) March 6, 2019
I tried her number on my way to Lagos and still momsee didn’t answer. I’m like WTF?! Is something wrong? The last time I called her 3 hours ago. Normally, she for don return calls naw. So I called my little sister. She said mom wasn’t home when she returned from school.
— Legendary Soul (@IamEtubo) March 6, 2019
Finally, she returned my call and was like “ my son, I’m sorry. I have been busy” I was furious at this point and I’m like “ for the past 8hrs. What have you been doing? In fact where are you?” She was reluctant to tell me where she was. I’m like momsee, I will track you down o!
— Legendary Soul (@IamEtubo) March 6, 2019
She finally gave me the address. I Called bike….. I sha got there. It was a small dirty BUKA … For y’all that don’t know what it means (local Amala joint). So I saw my mom come out of the buka… I’m like “didn’t she cook at home? What is she doing here?”
— Legendary Soul (@IamEtubo) March 6, 2019
So finally she said “oko mi (my husband), I’m fine” so I hung up and I’m like so what happened to you. In fact let’s go home so we can talk about this because it looks like you won’t be telling me for a while. She said “No, I’m waiting for someone” About 10 seconds later….
— Legendary Soul (@IamEtubo) March 6, 2019
Lmfao! It’s funny right now. But it wasn’t at that time. I’m like… Chai!! So, I sat on the floor, at this time my mom was the one begging me to leave. I asked that woman… I’m like why would you give this woman #250 for doing that much work for you. She responded..
— Legendary Soul (@IamEtubo) March 6, 2019
Just so you know, I have never met anyone as prayerful as my mom. Ask people who know her personally. My mom would fast everyday, go to church, go to vigil for 40 nights walking to church without missing any day. Do vigils at home when she isn’t at Church.
— Legendary Soul (@IamEtubo) March 6, 2019
Before that day I had ask my mom for some money and she responded she would send in few days. I called bike to take her home and walked home. I was crying like a baby. I’m like “my mom? Which kind pikin I be?”
— Legendary Soul (@IamEtubo) March 6, 2019
I’m like “mom have you eaten?” She said yes I ate in the morning. This woman. You will kill yourself o! I couldn’t even sleep sef I was just surprised. I’m like “mommy?!” I’m sure I pronounced that word about 2k times before day break
— Legendary Soul (@IamEtubo) March 6, 2019
He then goes ahead to say that after the N250 ordeal, he became even more determined to succeed and today, lives in the USA. He is now able to provide for his mum, ensure she lacks nothing and even brings her to the USA from time to time.
Most people still remember this picture because it was all over the internet when I posted it. That was me receiving her in St Louis International Airport in the US. I’m not rich, but my mom isn’t washing plates anymore. She eats well and I provide for her. pic.twitter.com/nRrTsaI8zm
— Legendary Soul (@IamEtubo) March 6, 2019
Pay less attention to distractions. Don’t spend all your time on this platform if you ain’t benefiting from it. Stop wasting your time over unnecessary things. Be strong!
— Legendary Soul (@IamEtubo) March 7, 2019
Different things make people happy or feel they have achieved something in life. I’m not even there yet, but the feelings I have, knowing I have at least done something for this woman. She is in Nigeria now, but we have been arguing back and forth on when she wants to come back.
— Legendary Soul (@IamEtubo) March 7, 2019
I’m not MIKE ADENUGA. But having small money and doing the right thing with it will make you have the MIKE ADENUGA feeling. Take care of those who deserve it. Surround yourself with those who helped you and struggled with you. Don’t ridicule people.
— Legendary Soul (@IamEtubo) March 7, 2019
Treat people with respect. Don’t belittle people’s effort. Have some manners. Pay your bills, cut your coat according to your size. And don’t forget to chop life when you can. Life is too short 😎
— Legendary Soul (@IamEtubo) March 7, 2019
Check out photos from her 58th birthday recently below:
It’s really heartwarming to see that his Mum today is enjoying the fruit of her labour and things worked out him and his family. Such an inspiring story!
