Nollywood star Bisola Aiyeola melted hearts when she shared a June 12 video of her daughter Leyla's tearful reaction to receiving an iPhone, Apple Watch, and AirPods for her 16th birthday. The emotional clip, which trended across social media, showed the teenager bursting into grateful tears after expecting to receive her mother's old phone instead of brand-new Apple gadgets.
• Leyla's genuine surprise and gratitude resonated with netizens
• Gift included an iPhone, an Apple Watch, AirPods, and a matching case
• Bisola revealed daughter thought she'd get a hand-me-down Samsung
• The video amassed thousands of reactions celebrating the heartfelt moment
Why did this private moment strike such a public chord? In an era of unboxing extravaganzas and influencer excess, Leyla's authentic reaction represents a counter-narrative - a Gen-Z teen who still values emotional connection over materialism. The viral response suggests audiences are hungry for relatable content in Nigeria's increasingly curated social media landscape, where even gratitude often feels performative.
Sources: Bisola Aiyeola's Instagram (@iambisola)
