Veteran film icon, Mercy Johnson, stirs up excitement across social media platforms by sharing a heartwarming instance where she imparts culinary skills to her daughters, teaching them how to prepare and pound yam.
The accomplished actress, intent on instilling cooking abilities in her daughters, presents a video showcasing her eldest daughter adeptly pounding yam under her guidance.
In the video, she playfully cheers them on as “Uromi babes,” encouraging them to persist even when they become weary.
Mercy Johnson emphasizes that if they can relish the delectable dish, they should equally be capable of creating it.
In her caption, she writes:
“Uromi babes. If you can eat, then you can pound.”
See some of the reactions:
Big Nelson commented: “Mercy Johnson is a true woman. This is the first time I’m leaving a comment on your page. This really resonates with me. The younger generation might not understand the significance of this. They might think it’s just about Banga seed.”
Imade Momodu noted: “Esan people are celebrated. Thanks for motivating them.”
Caroline Nweke wrote: “This rivalry between senior and junior sisters is everywhere.”
silverand_tiles_sanitarywares: “She said ‘awwwnnnn,’ I’m so proud. Be honest, you were laughing at Purity in your mind. The hand might slip off after this.”
thephenomenal_girl: “Look at the way you gripped the pestle. You’re really into it.”
bignelson_1: “Mercy Johnson, you’re a true woman. This is the first time I’m commenting on your page. This really touched me. The younger generation might not understand what this was like in the past. They might think it was just for Banga seed.”
akaehor_miracle: “Notice that cooler by the side? That cooler was too hot, I loved using it when I was growing up.”
barbieodion7: “Ahh, I’ll always remember the day I was asked to pound yam. I developed some arm muscles.”
tos_collection_: “I tried this once, and even three days later, my upper arm still hurt.”
officialblessingoj: “Back in the days when we were trying to impress our boyfriend’s parents, I pounded yam one day and had a headache for a week. Now it’s turned into a fight for someone who couldn’t even lift the pestle.”
motease44: “That’s right, Mercy. They need to understand their roots and the struggle. Good job, girls.”