A deeply touching and nostalgic photo of the General Overseer of the Redeemed Christian Church of God (RCCG), Pastor Enoch Adeboye, alongside his son, Leke Adeboye, has surfaced online and has quickly gone viral, evoking waves of emotional reactions and admiration across social media platforms.
The heartwarming image is a recreation of a childhood moment captured over three decades ago, reflecting the enduring bond between father and son, while also symbolizing the passage of time, growth, and generational transition in a powerful way.
In the original black-and-white photo, a youthful and vibrant Pastor Adeboye is seen holding a tambourine in one hand, a symbolic tool of worship and praise, while gently supporting his then-little son, Leke, with the other hand. The picture paints a portrait of a father in his prime, full of energy and actively serving God, while simultaneously nurturing and guiding his child with love and devotion.
The recreated photo decades later is even more symbolic and powerful. This time, Pastor Adeboye, now in his old age, still holds firmly to his tambourine—signifying unwavering dedication to his lifelong calling—but now his son, Leke, stands beside him, holding and supporting his father’s hand. The shift captures the beauty of generational support, where the once-dependent child has now grown into a pillar of strength for his father, reflecting the circle of life and the continuity of legacy.
Many observers described the image as more than just a father-son photo, but as a life lesson expressed in one frame. In one era, the father was the supporter and guide; in another, the son grew into the supporter, returning the care once received. It demonstrates the strength of upbringing, faith, and love shared between the duo, showing that the seeds sown in childhood will blossom into fruit during old age.
Netizens Reactions…
@explicitsod said: “You’re adorable Sir. And this is the best thing I have seen this week ❤️❤️🔥.”
@thecharacterbuilder said: “He holds Daddy’s Hands || Second, Daddy holds his hands. Life summarised in 1 picture. I celebrate Grace.💙🎉”
@olawale2uk commented: “This is very emotional. One picture, many thoughts. May God grant me exceptional grace. AMEN 🙏.”
@adeponlebenard stated: “This is a typical example of train your child the way he should go so that when he is old he will not depart from it. Pastor Leke needed father’s support to grow and now daddy needs pastor Leke’s support to carry on. Daddy Adeboye is an example of true father. Pastor Leke is an example of true.”
@son.ernestapparel_ said: “The real definition of time and price.”
@the_mosopeoluwa wrote: “One thing was constant in both, the tambourine!!!!”
@famousforjesus said: “The bond between a conscious father and a receptive son is very strong! 🔥.”
@sunmisolaa_01 commented: “He has always been daddy’s boy😍❤️.”
@sunday_emma_nuel said: “Looking deep into these pictures I observed in the old Daddy was holding @lekeadeboye but in the recent daddy did not just hold him but he was more a guide to daddy this time. Lesson: If you don’t hold your children lifting them in the right way when they are young, what pillar will you be resting on when you’re old?”
@codewithpdev reacted: “Kaiiiiiii!!! 🔥 This picture speaks a lot.”
@adewealth17 added: “This picture is a very powerful message 😍😍🔥🔥”