A Nigerian man has shared a deeply emotional moment on social media after his father finally regained his freedom, walking out of prison after serving a long 17-year term. The heartwarming moment was captured and posted on TikTok by user raymmondmusicx, who documented the overwhelming joy that came with his father’s return home.
In the viral video, the man’s father could be seen stepping out of the prison gates for the first time in nearly two decades, where he was immediately embraced by one of his sons in a tight hug filled with tears and relief. Another son soon joined in to welcome their father, after which they accompanied him home. Waiting for him was a well-prepared celebration, as family and friends organized a party to honor his long-awaited freedom and to mark a fresh start in his life.
Expressing his happiness, the man captioned the post with heartfelt words: “After the long wait, 17 years without my dad. From boy to dad and now a father, thank you God for today and again and for always being there for me and my family. Seventeen years inside prison and finally a free man.” His touching message resonated with many viewers who connected with the struggles and triumph of his family.
The clip quickly spread across social media platforms, drawing thousands of reactions, comments, and words of encouragement. Many people congratulated the family and shared their own personal experiences of having relatives in prison, while others prayed for the father’s good health and peaceful reintegration into society.
See some reactions below:
nnekachi24: “Congrat pls take him for check up treat him well because mine got released after 5 yrs but died the following year 🥺 due to tuberculoses.”
Ayevbosa ❤️🩹: “Am happy for you 🥰🥰🥰.. thank you lord 🙏🙏.”
Danycruz: “Ur daddy fresh pass me wey de outside ❤️❤️❤️thank God my bro.”
Omon: “Omg I didn’t know when I started crying, congratulations to your family ❤️.”
Babatunde K Sodunke: “Congratulations daddy. Proud you guys. Much love from me ❤️.”
🦅mazi🦅: “Freedom is life I thank God you won the battle ❤️✌️.”
Emmanuel: “if he kpia person they go still kpia him so no too rejoice they’re coming.”
BodyByWura🍯🫦👅: “take him to hospital for full body check up pls 🙏.”
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