Bright Okpocha, famously known as Basketmouth, has opened up about the poignant moment he bid farewell to his first son, Jason Okpocha, who is heading to college in the United Kingdom.
In an Instagram video, Basketmouth captured the journey from their emotional goodbye to boarding the flight and settling Jason into his new hostel.
In the video, Basketmouth is seen sharing an emotional hug with his son and reflecting on the bittersweet experience of seeing him off to college. Alongside the video, Basketmouth humorously acknowledged the tears he shed, attributing his emotional response not only to missing his son but also to the significant cost of the education.
My boy is off to college…I’m not crying. My brother, I cry oh!! Not just because I will miss him. £ use naira blow my left eye,” he wrote.
The touching post has received an outpouring of support from Basketmouth’s colleagues and friends, who filled the comments section with prayers and well-wishes for Jason’s success and protection. Notable comments include:
– lily_perez_live: “Congratulations! God bless and keep him. You and your entire family will also celebrate his graduation.”
– forevercfr: “Jason, as you go, The Holy Spirit will guide you always and protect you. He will show you the way to follow in Jesus name, Amen. Congratulations boss @basketmouth Na man you be.”
– dareynow: “Congratulations and please cry well well oh. We are allowed.”
– lalaakindoju: “Well done daddy. Please cry if you must oooo.”
– akahnnani: “The investment into his life will yield a plentiful harvest and God will keep him in Jesus name!”
– deehumorous: “They grow so fast …. let me cry om ya behalf baba…..This is so delightful to watch……Grow and Shine Jason Okpocha.”
Previously, Basketmouth had celebrated Jason’s 16th birthday with a grand gesture, declaring the day a public holiday and praising his son as his everything.
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