Nigerian singer-songwriter Ruger, known professionally as Michael Adebayo Olayinka, shared a touching video on X that has resonated with fans and followers. The video, features a series of frames from a WhatsApp conversation with his father, including a voice note that offers consolation and humor.
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Na my papa dey console me like this pic.twitter.com/dAF2UEYeZ2
— BLOWNBOY RU (@rugerofficial) May 21, 2025
The video, which has a duration of 21.66 seconds, captures a WhatsApp chat between Ruger and his father, referred to as “My King” in the contact.
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Ruger begins by expressing sadness, saying, “I’m sad daddy.” He then shares a motivational message, “Get over it. In sports, you win some, and you lose some.”
Ruger’s father responds with a series of laughing emojis (😂😂😂) and a voice note. The voice note, which plays throughout the video, is not transcribed but is implied to be consoling and humorous, as Ruger captions the post, “Na my papa dey console me like this.”
Ruger, born on September 23, 1999, rose to fame with his hit song “Bounce” and has since become a prominent figure in the Nigerian music industry. Known for his Afrobeat and R&B influences, Ruger has often shared personal insights into his life, connecting with fans on a deeper level.
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Many users expressed empathy, with @DavidoPolice commenting, “aww daddy😭😭 he doesn’t know you are still crying😭❤️❤️❤️.” @AdeBlownBoy added, “Your papa too love you😂❤️,” highlighting the warmth of the interaction.
Others found humor in the situation, with @Trhymesz joking, “I’m suspecting that after sending this voicenote, even your pops sef tear laugh! Pele😂.” @Omolomo_o noted, “He say ko wa nkan to nilari ję 😂,” referencing the Yoruba phrase that translates to “there’s nothing to cry about.”
