Father Cries Like a Baby as Daughter Returns Surname During Wedding

A deeply touching moment from a Nigerian traditional wedding has gone viral, capturing the hearts of many as the bride’s father broke down in tears during a symbolic ritual where his daughter was asked to return her maiden name.

The emotional scene was shared by a wedding content creator on TikTok, showing the bride standing quietly before her father as the master of ceremonies led the heartfelt segment. The ritual, a symbolic gesture rooted in tradition, marks the formal transition of a bride from her father’s home into that of her husband’s.

“This name that you have carried since birth… it is now time to return it to your father,” the officiant announced, setting the tone for an overwhelming moment.

As the words sank in, the bride’s father became visibly emotional, tears streaming down his face as he struggled to contain the significance of the moment — a father letting go of his daughter as she steps into a new chapter of her life.

The video has since struck an emotional chord online, with many praising the beauty and depth of Nigerian traditions that honor both the emotional and cultural significance of marriage.

Watch the video below;