The joy of any parent is to see his or her children step up the ladder in their education and excel at it. Charles Okocha, the popular Nollywood actor recently experienced this as he attended his daughter, Mercy’s matriculation ceremony at Babcock University.
The renowned Nollywood actor and popular content creator shared a captivating video on his Instagram page, capturing the heartwarming moment. In the clip, Okocha radiated joy and pride as he continuously showered his ‘phenomenal’ daughter with praise.
The thespian is well known to showcase his devoted fatherly role despite his busy schedule as an actor.
Throughout the event, the 17-year-old daughter, familiar with her father’s cheerful remarks, maintained a beaming smile but with the occasional straight face. Accompanied by a male friend, Okocha celebrated her recent achievement with infectious enthusiasm.
Underneath the touching video, Charles Okocha captioned: “Congratulations to my Phenomenal Daughter @mercy__okocha Shine forever mama!!!❤️❤️❤️.”
Several Nollywood celebrities saw the post and celebrated with their colleague on his daughter’s educational journey. Bolanle Ninalowo and Junior Pope were among those who sent out their love and support.
The fans were not left out.
tonychuma_2020 hilariously joked that the actor was disturbing his daughter, Mercy, on her matriculation day: “Normally na children dey worry their parents, but for your own case na you dey worry your children congratulations girl”.
hair_by_ijefine: “See how natural she looks, went for graduation party recently I thought it was old women that graduated “.
houseofamearypearl: “How she keeps a straight face needs to be studied congratulations “.
akeemnet: “Yea checking her from air-roro, she looks phenomenal”.
desolarichards: “Check my daughter from ‘Eroro’ be calming down na Mr Charles “.
aje_billz: “Wow my baby congratulations send your account let send money for pizza and ice cream your so adorable fam”.
jaytee_yna: “Super proud of you Phenomenal Mercy greater heights!! “.
favournelson: “Goddddd who will tell me I’m phenomenal from “hair-ro-ro” “.
lilys_supplies: “This ur daughter is a very strong girl emotionally not to be bursting into laughter with all this your funny shenanigans congratulations ❤️ to your phenomenon doraaaaaa”.
perryannn: “Did I hear “hairoro and congratulu” you should have your dictionary you know “.
emperorjjohn: “Congratuluuu baby girl. You are really so cute from hairoro❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️”.
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