A heart-wrenching video has gone viral on social media, featuring the mother of the late Nigerian rapper Dagrin pleading for assistance.
In the emotional video, the grieving mother expresses her current state of poverty and calls on fellow Nigerians to come to her aid. She reveals that she earns a meager living by selling food by the roadside but finds the physical demands too strenuous for her age.
With tears streaming down her face, she discloses her urgent needs, including accommodation and a sum of N3 million to N5 million to start a business. Despite her financial struggles, she hesitates to ask rapper Olamide for help, as she considers him more like a son and feels it would be burdensome to seek assistance from him.
It is important to note that the late rapper Dagrin, whose real name was Oladapo Olaitan Olaonipekun, tragically lost his life on April 22, 2010, at the age of 25, following a vehicle accident in Lagos, Nigeria.
The emotional reactions on social media to the plea for help from Dagrin’s mother are disheartening. Many users express empathy and prayers for their own parents, highlighting the significance of caring for them while they are alive. Concerns are raised regarding the amount of money requested, with some questioning its feasibility or if there is a specific plan behind it.
Some comments emphasize the importance of making wise financial investments and prioritizing long-term stability, such as investing in real estate. However, there is criticism directed towards the Nigerian music industry for not providing support to Dagrin’s mother, considering the success and wealth of many artists. Calls are made to influential figures like Olamide, who had a close relationship with Dagrin, to assist her during this challenging time.