A video showing the interaction between music star Davido’s wife, Chioma Adeleke, popularly known as Chef Chi, and her billionaire father-in-law, Deji Adeleke, has gone viral online.
The clip, captured at a family gathering, has sparked a wave of reactions on social media.
Family Moment Captured on
Video
The video shows Davido and Chioma arriving at what appeared to be a family event.
Chioma approached her father-in-law, who was seated, and exchanged pleasantries.
The couple then proceeded to greet other family members.
Many viewers described the moment as heartwarming and praised the cordiality displayed.
Netizens Criticize Chioma’s Greeting Style
Despite the seemingly normal interaction, some netizens criticized Chioma for not kneeling while greeting Deji Adeleke.
The criticism stemmed from cultural expectations where younger family members traditionally show respect to elders in such a manner.
Mixed Reactions Flood Social Media
Reactions online were divided. While some argued that Chioma’s greeting was perfectly acceptable, others insisted she should have greeted in a more traditional way.
Netizens Reactions…
@olridwan reacted: “Can you imagine. If we tell our people not to marry an ibo. They’ll think we are doing too much. Look at this one now.”
@yorubaideology said: “That’s what happens when you marry Ibo girls. Can a mannerless woman raise a well mannered children? No. The kids will grow up and be like Gbadebo Chinedu who only identifies with Yoruba by name and not thoughts, ideology, character, language or anything whatsoever.”
@AJNEWERA_1 commented: “Will kneeling down means she’s a good wife or mother , if it about kneeling down she’ll then do too everyone, lemme let you know her good characters even Make d father in law embrace her like that.. make Ona calm na.”
@AccountingZest said: “Kneeling down is a Yoruba way of showing respect, in Igbo we don’t do that. It’s that simple… Still doesn’t mean she’s not respectful!