Veteran Nollywood actor Kanayo O. Kanayo has melted hearts across social media with an emotional video capturing the moment he paid a surprise visit to his son, Montel, in the United States of America. The heartwarming scene, which has since gone viral, showed a proud father making time out of his busy schedule to reconnect with his son after a long period apart.
Back in 2023, when Montel secured admission into a university in the U.S., Kanayo publicly offered prayers for his son, urging him to remain focused on his studies, avoid distractions such as tattoos and bad company, and stay true to the values instilled in him at home. Since then, the actor has never hidden his pride in his son’s achievements abroad, consistently reminding him of the importance of discipline and responsibility.
The Surprise Visit
In the viral clip, Kanayo was seen casually walking into Montel’s workplace in Maryland, leaving his son visibly stunned. Montel, who appeared busy with his job, froze in shock before breaking into a warm embrace with his father. The touching father-son moment drew admiration from Montel’s colleagues, who applauded the bond between them. Many viewers online also noted how proud Kanayo looked as he held his son close.
Sharing the video on Instagram, Kanayo captioned it with heartfelt words: “I paid a surprise visit to my son, Montel @sincerelymontel, at his workplace in Maryland. We hadn’t seen each other in about a year, and the rest is history. THE BOY IS GOOD. Thank you for the hug, boy.” The post quickly attracted thousands of reactions, with fans commending Kanayo for showing such genuine love and support for his child despite the distance.
Fans React
abdulwaheedjeffrey commented: “Na man you be sir, you have done so much. So proud of you. May God let us upcoming fathers also see our own children succeed in higher places while we remain in good health.”
linkay02 wrote: “Can someone help me to close my teeth? I don too shine am for this video. So beautiful 🤩.”
lyzafayefashionhouse added: “Proud Father! Your children will forever bring joy to you and your family in Jesus’ name.”
amakanwakaego1 reacted: “Honestly, I thought it’s one 21-year-old boy moving that fast with such a beautiful body and drip ❤️. Congratulations sir, that pharmacy store, I’ve heard so much about it 👏👏👏❤️.”
txtblairz joked: “See guy’s visit—no drama, no emotional shouts, just handshakes. Let him visit his daughter and the video will be longer 🤣🤣🤣😆.”
Kanayo’s heartfelt gesture has further endeared him to fans, who praised him not only as an actor but also as a father who never fails to put family first.
Watch the video below …