A Nigerian man has recently captured the attention of social media after announcing the purchase of a childhood dream—an expensive video game he could not afford growing up.
Taking to X (formerly Twitter), he shared an emotional post reflecting on the significance of this moment. Alongside a photo of the game, he recounted how, as a child, he could only admire it from a distance due to financial limitations. Now, as an adult, he has finally fulfilled that dream, inspiring many with his story of perseverance and the joy of achieving long-held desires.
His post quickly went viral, resonating with people who similarly hold childhood aspirations they hope to one day achieve. The nostalgic nature of his story and the triumph of overcoming financial barriers have earned him admiration and support from users across the platform.
His caption poignantly captures his feelings: “Today, I bought this game because when I was young, I couldn’t afford it. 😩”
In the post, he reflects on his childhood longing for the game, expressing how he now has the financial means to purchase it as an adult.
After his announcement, the comments section was quickly filled with reactions from concerned individuals, who shared their thoughts and responses to his story.
See some reactions below:
@Chief48578: “Same way am buying a laptop because when I needed it my parents could not afford it.”
@Sifisov1: “Those were the days my friend, and I think petrol price was 10 bucks a litter.”
@AyewMalcom: “I stole this shit mf. I can’t torcher my soul for frivolous things.”
@eddiebrendan: “I know the feeling. Got myself a PlayStation that I don’t even play for the very same reason.”
@phveektordrayne: “Please do. Some of us are just watching some movies that were blockbusters when we were kids.”
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