A Nigerian man has captured the hearts of many on social media after sharing a heartfelt post about purchasing a game he could not afford during his childhood.
In a tweet on X (formerly Twitter), he included a photo of the game alongside a poignant caption that read: “Today, I bought this game because when I was young, I couldn’t afford it. 😩”
In his post, he reflected on his childhood dreams and the joy of finally being able to acquire the game as an adult. The emotional revelation struck a chord with many, prompting a wave of reactions from concerned individuals in the comments section.
Users shared their own experiences and sentiments, with some expressing happiness for him and others reminiscing about their childhood aspirations. The post serves as a reminder of how far one can come and the importance of cherishing our dreams, no matter how unattainable they may seem at first.
See some reactions below:
@Chief48578: “Same way am buying a laptop because when I needed it my parents could not afford it.”
@Sifisov1: “Those were the days my friend, and I think petrol price was 10 bucks a litter.”
@AyewMalcom: “I stole this shit mf. I can’t torcher my soul for frivolous things.”
@eddiebrendan: “I know the feeling. Got myself a PlayStation that I don’t even play for the very same reason.”
@phveektordrayne: “Please do. Some of us are just watching some movies that were blockbusters when we were kids.”