A deeply emotional moment at a traditional wedding has captured the hearts of many online, as a young boy stepped in to represent his late father during his elder sister’s marriage ceremony.
In a series of viral photos and videos from the event, the heartfelt scene unfolded as the bride knelt before her little brother, who performed the symbolic duty of blessing her and her groom while holding a glass of wine.
The touching video, originally shared on TikTok by @mhizdesire443, showed the boy carrying out the emotional gesture. After completing the blessing, he handed the phone to their mother, who was seated beside him, further deepening the sentimental moment.
The heartwarming yet emotional act quickly gained traction on social media, sparking mixed reactions from netizens. While many praised the young boy for stepping up in place of his late father, others shared varying opinions on the traditional significance of parental blessings at weddings.
The video’s caption read:
“So many people asking me why my small brother is blessing my sister. I pray for you, may your father be alive to witness your big day.”
Netizens React…
@Playmaker said: “Traditionally, the eldest man in the family should bless the couple in place of the late father.”
@Ruth | Digital Marketer said: “This reminds me of my dad. So happy your brother is doing the blessing because it is real, not uncles that don’t mean well. Your home is blessed.”
@Isabella Baby commented: “This marriage will last in love and blessings. As they say, God listens to children’s prayers. May God listen to your prayers for your sister.”
@KING’S Global said: “It mustn’t be your uncle that will replace your late father. As long as you have a brother as the first son, be it little or big, he can represent your late father and bless your union. It’s a thing of choice.”
@Elim said: “You people shouldn’t do what will make your ancestors angry… No matter how bad your uncles are, it is the right of your eldest male relative to bless you.”
@Nurse Nk said: “Una no get uncle?”
Watch the emotional moment below:
@mhizdesire443 [/p]
This is so emotional 🥲
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