- Mercy Johnson Okojie, a renowned Nollywood actress, shares a video on Instagram featuring her daughters pounding yam in their hometown of Uromi.
- The video showcases her oldest daughters engaging in the traditional practice, referred to as “Uromi babes” by Mercy.
- Mercy playfully suggests that if her daughters can eat pounded yam, they can certainly learn to pound it.
- Fans react positively, praising the actress for passing on cultural traditions and practical skills to her children.
Popular Nollywood actress Mercy Johnson Okojie recently shared a video on her Instagram page that captured her daughters enthusiastically pounding yam in their hometown of Uromi.
The endearing video quickly went viral, drawing reactions from fans who were both amused and impressed by the scene.
The video showcased Mercy Johnson’s oldest daughters taking on the task of pounding yam, a traditional culinary practice that holds significance in many Nigerian households.
The actress affectionately referred to her daughters as ‘Uromi babes,’ highlighting their connection to their hometown and its customs.
In her Instagram post, she humorously commented that if her daughters could enjoy eating pounded yam, then they should also be able to master the art of pounding it.
In her words;
“Uromi babes. If you can eat then you can pound”.
The video not only entertained Mercy Johnson’s followers but also resonated with them on a deeper level.
Fans lauded the actress for instilling cultural awareness and practical skills in her children at a young age.
Netizens Reactions…
Big Nelson wrote, “Na real woman Mercy Johnson be, this is the first time am commenting in your page. This sweet me. Girls we see the days nor know wetin be this ooo. Them go think say na only Banga seed”
Caroline Nweke wrote, “So this fight among senior and junior sister dey everywhere”.
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