Popular Nigerian rapper and Zanku Records boss, Zlatan Ibile, has melted hearts online after gifting the sum of ₦1 million to the mother of a fan who shared how his music inspired him during a difficult phase in life.
The heartwarming exchange began when Zlatan posted a snapshot of his song “Good Life” on X. A fan identified as @_nimitheplug responded by recounting how the track made him emotional in 2023 when he was struggling to afford basic needs.
“This song made me cry in 2023 when I could barely afford basic things, still hustling rn but I’m a bit better than then,” the fan wrote.
Zlatan acknowledged the message with a hopeful response:
“Thanks to GOD!!! Things will get even better 🙏🏿.”
A symbol of hope
Inspired by the reply, the fan took things further by printing Zlatan’s words on a shirt. He then shared a photo of himself wearing it alongside his mother, who wore a matching shirt with the inscription “Symbol of Hope.”
“Thank you Zanku @Zlatan_Ibile for the motivation. My mom is a big fan btw and I pray things get even better ❤️🩹,” he captioned the post.
Zlatan’s generous surprise
Deeply touched, Zlatan Ibile stunned both the fan and netizens with a generous gesture, announcing:
“1 million Naira for your mum!!! Check your dm.”
The rapper’s kindness has since attracted wide applause across social media, with fans praising him for going beyond words to uplift and reward loyalty.
Public reactions
Fabulous_feran noted: “Which soap nimi Baff this week! Zanku e no go spoil for you ! ❤️.”
Sholabankz penned: “Jesus 😳 It’s like this guy’s juju don catch Zlatan oh 😂 or maybe it’s just pure heart of helping him. Anyways, may God continue to bless you as you keep blessing others.”
i_tryingmybest stated: “Chai,pesin go wake up early go hustle ,1 Milla still no reach savings for a full year, @Zlatan_Ibile bless someone with am within how many minutes, may God send our helper to us ijn amen!”
DicksonGlory4 said: “God bless you greatly for helping those who truly are in need. He’s a million richer cos of his woman. Make ona no dey joke with ona mama ooo.”
crown_anike penned: “Omo….just like that 🥺🥺 Make this kind grace too locate my mum. That woman don too try for us 😔. It pains me everyday when i rmbr we’ve not been able to give back to her 🥺.”