A Nigerian lady has shared a viral video on TikTok recounting how a mortuary attendant convinced her he could raise her late father from the dead, leading her to spend a large sum of money on rituals and consultations with native doctors. The lady, identified as @Somchi on TikTok, explained that her desperation following her father's death drove her to extreme measures.
Lady's Desperate Efforts to Resurrect Her Father
According to her account, she was entrusted with a significant amount of money belonging to her late father before his death. Her father had left formal employment to trade in timber and often kept large sums of cash at home rather than depositing them in a bank. He asked her to safeguard the funds, which she later used in attempts to reverse his death.
She began by visiting numerous native doctors and spiritual homes for help. She recalled being told about a man based in Yola who could facilitate communication with the deceased. The arrangement involved sending money from Enugu State instead of making the journey herself because the route was considered unsafe. She sent funds on two occasions and handed over cash directly at other times, believing it would enable contact with her father from beyond.
Mortuary Attendant's Claims
The lady recounted that a mortuary worker convinced her that reviving the dead was possible. The worker claimed he had witnessed several people return from the mortuary and urged her to follow his guidance. She also recounted being advised to gather her father's personal items, including clothing, footwear, and undergarments, in preparation for his supposed return.
During the burial period, she resisted efforts to seal the grave with cement because she remained convinced he would wake up. She pleaded with her mother not to close it immediately and continued to hold on to that belief long after the burial. She described the period as one of obsession that affected her university years, which she believed could have been smoother had the money not been spent that way.
Regret and Reflection
The lady admitted she could not explain her state of mind at the time and expressed regret when she looked back on those actions. She regretted making payments to different individuals who promised to help her achieve the impossible, all driven by her unwillingness to accept her father's death. She lamented how grief led her to trust misleading claims and pursue rituals and consultations that drained her resources.
Reactions from TikTok Users
TikTok users stormed the comments section to react to the post. User @Namezy said: 'Why am I seeing dis video when crying over my dad’s sickness nothing will happen to my dad God please.' @ECHIDIME OF ZION commented: 'He will reincarnate and be with you for the longest. Sorry for your lose. That was how much I loved my late mom.' @Kayy reacted: 'There's something y'all don't understand if em time been don reach nothing unless he can only reincarnate.'
In a related story previously reported by Legit.ng, a Nigerian lady shared a heartbreaking video showing the moment she buried her father at his hometown. According to the grieving daughter, her father's siblings had allegedly refused to conduct his burial, so she had to shoulder the burden alone.
