Nigerian highlife singer Flavour’s adopted son, Semah Weifur, has touched the hearts of many with an emotional display of love and gratitude, referring to the music star as a ‘sweet father’ in a heartfelt song.
In a now-viral video shared on TikTok by Flavour, Semah dedicated a deeply touching freestyle to his father, pouring out his appreciation for Flavour’s kindness, generosity, and unwavering support since adopting him in 2017.
Before his performance, Semah introduced himself, saying: “Hello everyone, my name is Semah Weifur, and I am here with my dad, Ijele of Africa, a.k.a Flavour, and I am dedicating this freestyle to him.” He then proceeded to perform his own personalized version of the legendary song Sweet Mother by Prince Nico Mbarga.
In his emotional rendition, Semah replaced the word “mother” with “father,” showering Flavour with heartfelt prayers, praises, and words of appreciation. The touching moment has sparked an outpouring of love from fans, who have commended Flavour for his remarkable role as a father figure in Semah’s life.
Flavour’s bond with Semah, a visually impaired boy from Liberia, has been an inspiring story that has captivated audiences since their first collaboration on the song Most High in 2017. Over the years, Flavour has continued to mentor and support Semah, helping him nurture his musical talent and providing him with a better life.
As the video continued to circulate online, social media users flooded the comment section with admiration, celebrating the duo’s strong father-son relationship and appreciating Flavour’s kindness.
A social media user @Beautifulgem reacted emotionally, saying, “OMG!!! Semah you’ve grown so much. Flavour, you’re doing such a marvelous job with him 😭😭😭.”
Another user, @annieB, commented, “God bless you so much, Flavour! You changed this Liberian boy’s life 🙌😩. I pray he gains his sight someday 🙏.”
Many others expressed their love for Semah’s talent and the heartwarming relationship he shares with Flavour, describing it as a beautiful example of true fatherly love.
Watch the video below …
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♬ original sound – Flavour of Africa