A video featuring a 95-year-old woman from Emekuku, Imo state, who remained unmarried throughout her life due to her father’s insistence on her marrying within the Catholic faith, has sparked emotions on social media.
Despite receiving numerous suitors, the woman chose to stay single as her father rejected any potential suitors who did not share the Catholic faith.
Netizens who viewed the poignant video on TikTok were deeply moved by her sharp-mindedness at such an advanced age.
This heartfelt video was shared on TikTok by a user with the handle @nelojosh, and it shed light on the woman’s lifelong commitment to her father’s wishes, even if it meant foregoing marriage.
A video featuring a 95-year-old woman from Emekuku, Imo state, who remained unmarried throughout her life due to her father’s insistence on her marrying within the Catholic faith, has sparked emotions on social media.
Despite receiving numerous suitors, the woman chose to stay single as her father rejected any potential suitors who did not share the Catholic faith.
Netizens who viewed the poignant video on TikTok were deeply moved by her sharp-mindedness at such an advanced age.
Netizens have been responding to the old woman’s story with empathy and admiration. The TikTok video featuring the 95-year-old woman’s life story has resonated with many, touching their hearts.
@Urhobo babe (Amaris ezinne) expressed her disapproval of the woman’s father’s actions, saying, “Tufiakwa to that her father.”
@onvinwokikebuchai remarked on the woman’s remarkable memory at 95, praising her, “She has a very sharp and good memory even at 95. This is lovely.”
@Chidimma Deb acknowledged the woman’s long and full life, saying, “At least she lives a very long life.”
@lilianibechukwu commented on how her father’s doctrine affected her life, “U see what doctrine of church turn her to by her father.”
@SharonOfEnugu shared her determination not to let church doctrine dictate her choices, “I don already dey sound it to my parents that church won’t stop me from marrying a man love oh.”
@ugochinyereofoefu expressed a wish for her father to witness the present circumstances, “Wish her father is still there to see things now.”
@Gennypassy speculated about the woman’s appearance in her youth, “This woman must be very pretty when she was young. Aww my birthday mate.”
@Olayinka criticized the woman’s father’s actions, stating, “Her father no try at all.”
@fave chidebelu praised the woman’s intelligence and knowledge, saying, “And she is so smart. Her Knowledge has no comparison.”
@upby echoed the sentiment that the woman’s father didn’t make the best decisions, “Her father no try abeg.”
@Chynwa expressed empathy, simply saying, “It’s well.”
@Maureenchidy acknowledged the care and support the woman has received from others, saying, “It’s well. thank God for the people that God has used to take care of her till date.”