A married Nigerian lady has gone viral after revealing that her mother-in-law used her newborn’s umbilical cord to plant a plantain tree.
A Surprising Tradition
In a video shared on TikTok by @mrsmajesty01, the new mother showed the spot where the plantain tree was planted using her baby’s umbilical cord.
She explained that the act was a symbolic tradition intended to bless the child and ensure prosperity for the family.
She captioned the video:
“Come see, my mother-in-law don use my son’s umbilical cord plant plantain for him. When e reach your turn throway am. We go too chop plantain next year.”
Cultural Significance
Responding to comments on the video, the mother clarified that the ritual is “just a fun custom, like opening an account for a child.”
The video has sparked mixed reactions online, with many surprised by the unusual use of the umbilical cord and curious about its cultural significance.
The mother expressed excitement about the future, noting that the plantain tree, grown from her son’s umbilical cord, would bear fruit for the family in the coming year.
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@mrsmajesty01 We go too chop plantain next year💃🏻💃#fyp #viraltiktokr #firsttimemom
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