Jason Njoku, CEO of Iroko TV, has generated outrage online after gifting his son, Obi, a Nokia 5310 feature phone for his 11th birthday.
The husband of Nollywood actress Mary Njoku took to microblogging platform X to post images of his son and his present for his big day, which was yesterday.
He got his son a no-application Nokia 5310 feature phone for his birthday because he had been asking for one.
He mentioned that his son could get a smartphone on his 16th birthday.
His words: “Yesterday was Obi’s 11th birthday 🥰. His been asking for a phone. So we got him one. The no apps Nokia 5310 feature phone. 🤣. He can get a smart phone when his 16. 🙏🏾”
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Many internet viewers wished Obi a happy birthday, while others praised Jason Njoku for his excellent parenting.
See comments below:
@Robert Yawe stated: “Happy to see that sensible parenting still exists.”
@Anna D said: “Happy birthday to the young prince, wishing him many more happy returns”
@Say No To Vawulence wrote: “After his first Olympic Gold medal you mean – Happy birthday Obi and may your good Lord fulfil His will in you, amen! God bless you.”
@Sharif Iabo asked: “good idea on the phone. can you get whatsapp on it ?”
@Peter Daniels said: “As it should be, no social media till 16! Happy birthday champ.”
