Nigerian social media user identified as Oyindamola has shared a 35-second clip showing a young girl making frantic efforts to rescue her little siblings from a heavy rain.
Her caption celebrated what she described as big sister energy, praising the girl for putting her little ones’ safety above self.
The video quickly warmed hearts online, with viewers sharing hailing her and recounting the sacrifices that come with being the firstborn.
Some shared personal stories about their own siblings, and cultural references to the caretaker role older children often play in Nigerian homes.
Many also poured out blessings for the young girl’s selflessness, and one user was so moved that they offered 2 million naira to locate her.