A humorous moment was captured in a video that is gaining popularity on the internet. Nollywood actress Wumi Toriola was seen teaching her son Zion the Yoruba language, her native tongue.
Known for her acclaimed native films such as “Queen Lateefah” and others, Wumi was spotted on Sunday morning greeting her fans and offering heartfelt prayers for them, with her 4-year-old child by her side.
In the video, the actress recited her prayers in Yoruba, and Zion imitated her in the same language, eliciting reactions online.
The standout moment in the video was the pronounced intonations of Zion as he spoke in his indigenous language.
He said, “Ekaaro gbogbo eniyan, Eku Sunday ooni, emi a se opolopo. Gbogbo bo ba se je, Olorun a wa pelu wa. Gbogbo eyin ten gbawe, Olorun a wa pelu yii”.
Translating, “Good morning everyone, today’s Sunday, may we witness more. Whatever happens, God is with us. All of you that are fasting, God is with us”.
Social media users, who watched the video, could not stop laughing at the young boy’s accent when speaking Yoruba.
Watch the video below:
Some reactions are shown below:
ibrahimchatta_lordthespis said, “😂😂😂😂😂😂😂😂”.
socialdistancin said, “She should be ashamed of herself, u will never see an igbo or hausa who doesn’t know how to speak their language”.
akinolaabiolalateefat said, “I wonder how some parent feel comfortable and so confident to the extent you show it out on Instagram that child your can not speak your language this thing is common in yoruba i need to know what you are trying to prove”.
sanyaolufunmilayo_o said, “Firstly the Yoruba is too big for the boy to pronounce properly and some oloriburuku Dey hate this young 4 years old boy 😢 you’ll will heal one day”.
motilola said, “😂😂😂😂😂😂 he will get it..😂😂😂 it takes a while”.
abukiano said, “Oh my Zee😍😍😍 I am your fan my love 😂😂😂😂😂😂 #Lion no dey born goat 🙌🙌 His mother Son 💗💗💗💗💗”.
omotolaadebayo1 said, “You deserve a big bowl of ice cream , well done champ 😂😂❤❤❤❤😂😂😂😂😂😂”.
tailoluw said, “Please teach him o. O wa important”.
