After sharing a touching video of herself talking candidly about her parenting experience and the pervasive trauma that is typical in African homes, Nigerian actress and director Mercy Aigbe has ignited passionate internet discussions.

In the video, which was taken during a public speaking engagement, Aigbe breaks down in tears while relating a personal tale about her daughter Michelle.

She remembered a time when Michelle brought up a severe discipline episode from years ago.

“And I said, Michelle, I’m so sorry. You might think that the upbringing I gave you was harsh. I was harsh, I can’t lie,” she admitted in the emotional video.

“A few years ago, I sent my daughter to Canada for school. I was calling her and she didn’t pick. When she finally did, she reminded me, ‘Mommy, remember you hit a bucket on my head one day.’ And that hurt me deeply.”

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Admitting to being a tough parent, she added:

“I was harsh, I can’t lie. And I said, Michelle, I’m so sorry. You might think the upbringing I gave you was harsh.”

Aigbe took use of the occasion to draw attention to the ways that unresolved trauma and antiquated parenting techniques are frequently passed down through African families’ generations.

She emphasised the value of introspection, responsibility, and emotional recovery.

“As African parents, we are too proud. But if I can do it — if I can apologize and have these conversations — then others can too.”

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Her candid testimony resonated with many online, sparking conversations about the need for more emotional awareness and change in traditional parenting methods across African cultures.

See some reactions below:

@paneo_kidscloset:
“My Mom was harsh too when I was much younger, but damn! She raised a vessel for God👏👏👏”

@florah.xo:
“Her daughter is really into God and that’s a big W”

@deo360solutions:
“Love her for acknowledging her fault, that’s the way to go in being better humans.”

@beatrice__cute:
“I will still train My children that way, harsh if need be😂”

@mizzgreenexplores:
“I totally agree! Childhood trauma never goes away!”

@otorroseline:
“That’s a side they are positive effects of discipline parenting”

@benkasie:
“I have already had a conversation with my mum. She apologized. It was the only kind of parenting she knew. With my child now, I am very intentional. My mum lives with me, and she can see the difference in my parenting now compared to then. Give room for firmness and permissiveness.”

@adestitoali:
“My mother was very harsh with me too and she raised a vessel for God🙌..I am happy 👏”

@adakudike247:
“Great job, the truth is that we have lots of badly raised adults dealing with childhood trauma .”

@loba_empire:
“Hmm I’m still traumatized from my childhood experience but in a society where I was raised their belief is that only the rich need a psychology to help with the trauma and it has really my relationships with people and i can’t help it but only me knows that I need help.”

@boostie_boo:
“But my father was harsh on me nah.….nah because of me him buy Cain for house self.…i too stubborn I no hear word 😂😂😂”