Man cries out in distress as he returns home after spending 23 years abroad, sending money to his family to invest in properties on his behalf, only to be labeled ‘mad’ upon his arrival.
A heartbreaking video of the man narrating his ordeal has gone viral on social media, drawing widespread reactions and sympathy from netizens.
In the emotional video, the man disclosed that he had lived in South Africa, working as a show promoter and collaborating with prominent artists such as Davido and other top entertainers. During his years abroad, he diligently sent money back home, trusting his family to use the funds to acquire and develop properties for his future security.
However, upon returning to Nigeria to claim his investments, he was met with shocking betrayal. Instead of being welcomed, his family allegedly labeled him as mentally unstable and took him to a local traditional herbalist, where he was reportedly detained against his will.
The incident is said to have occurred in Ibadan, further raising concerns about the exploitation of diaspora returnees by their own relatives. His story has since sparked conversations about trust, family loyalty, and the risks faced by Nigerians who send money home while working abroad.
Public Reactions and Outrage …
The video has triggered strong emotions online, with many social media users expressing anger and sadness over the man’s predicament. Here are some reactions:
@__Priestt said: “In a world where you can’t trust a woman and still can’t trust your own family. Who is now left to trust and confide in?”
@__Priestt wrote: “At the end of the day, the family might make him go mad true true, either through stress or spiritually… May God help us all.”
@Winifunds remarked: “That’s unfair of them, my God.”
@Cazdon_FaQ commented: “This is the worst thing that could ever happen to a man.”
@OG_BENZEMA_ said: “Sometimes, it’s not the government that ruins the country; we are just wicked in different ways. Because why would your own family treat you like this? It’s really crazy.”
Watch the viral video below …
This man returned to Nigeria after spending 23 years abroad. He had been sending money home from abroad to help secure properties, only to come back home, ask about it, and his family labeled him a madman. pic.twitter.com/4gui2AhQTZ
— Dami’ Adenuga (@DAMIADENUGA) March 30, 2025