A Nigerian mother sparked online buzz after gifting her 9-year-old daughter an iPhone 17 for finishing second in her class, prompting widespread reactions and debate about rewarding children for academic performance.
A Nigerian woman has gone viral online after gifting her 9-year-old daughter an iPhone 17 for coming second in her class. The heartwarming moment was captured in a post by @divinetouchmega on TikTok, showing the young girl’s excitement as she unboxes the brand-new device.
The iPhone 17, launched on September 9, 2025, is part of Apple’s latest lineup, which also includes the iPhone 17 Pro, iPhone 17 Pro Max, and the new iPhone Air. The post’s caption reads, “Our client bought her 9-year-old an iPhone 17 for coming second in class. Our client shocked us today, more odogwu clients to come”.
Reactions to the post have been pouring in, with many expressing admiration and playful envy. @Austinzy shared, “Omo and I carry 1st throughout my primary school na only shoe them just dey buy😂”, while @Heis_Airme joked, “Na so so bicycle this my uncle just Dey promise me 😭Audio bicycle 😭😭😭😂😂😂”.
The girl’s reaction is priceless, showing she’s thrilled with the gift. Her mother stands beside her, beaming with pride. This gesture has sparked conversations about parenting styles and rewards for academic performance.
Some users have shared their own experiences, like @Dayo, who got different gifts each year for achieving good grades. Others have expressed admiration for the mother’s parenting approach.
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