Nigerian man surprises father with newly built house after years of being presumed dead

A Nigerian man living abroad has captured hearts online after revealing how he stunned his father with the ultimate surprise—a newly built house—after years of being presumed dead.

Sharing his emotional story on X (formerly Twitter), the man disclosed that his father believed he had died in a foreign prison due to years of silence and lost communication. However, unbeknownst to his father, he had not only survived but had been quietly working on building a dream home for him back in Nigeria.

In his heartfelt post, he wrote: “After years of suffering in an abroad prison, my dad thought I was dead, but I wasn’t. I was secretly building a house for him in Nigeria. I had to reveal my surprise earlier to give him more life.”

Watch the video below;

https://x.com/mezodasy/status/1882688163619213676?t=c5VL4xwHKe5-Z3Sm1Cmj0w&s=19

The emotional reunion, paired with the unveiling of the new house, left his father overwhelmed with gratitude and joy, marking a deeply touching moment between the two.

The story has since gone viral, sparking a wave of reactions from Nigerians on social media. Many praised the man for his resilience and dedication, while others celebrated the heartwarming display of love and gratitude.

Read some netizens’ reactions below;

@Tobechukwu9058: “Oga, this is a blessing! Your dad must be so proud of you.”

@ibrahim_macduff: “May God bless you for giving your father such joy. He will live long to enjoy this gift.”

@_Murphyabraham: “This is inspiring. You’ve made every sacrifice worth it.”

@yen_paa: “This is what true love and determination look like. Well done!”