“Grannies Should Live Forever”: Gogo in Disbelief Seeing Granddaughter’s New Apartment, SA Moved

• A touching moment of pure disbelief and overwhelming joy unfolded as an elder witnessed a significant family achievement
• The tender family interaction was shared on TikTok, capturing an elder's genuine awe at a significant achievement
• Social media users were deeply moved by the elder's emotional response, sparking heartfelt discussions and fond memories

A heartwarming video showing a granddaughter revealing her new apartment to her granny has touched many hearts online.

The clip shared by TikTok user @tshelo240 on 21 June gained massive views, likes and comments from social media users who were very touched by the granny's reaction.

Granddaughter shows gogo her apartment

The video begins in the lounge, showing the granny stunned and repeatedly expressing her disbelief at what she is seeing. As she moves towards the bedroom, her words of astonishment continue, a clear sign of how overwhelmed she is by the unexpected sight.

Once she steps into the stunning bedroom, her surprise grows greater. She immediately asks if the flat is already furnished like that. When her granddaughter explains that she bought everything herself, the granny playfully declares that her granddaughter "brought her straight to the floor" with shock, all while praising how beautiful the apartment looks. They then move to the gorgeous lounge, featuring stylish cream-white sofas, and her amazement continues.

Successful children make their parents proud

Parents and grandparents often feel proud when they see their children succeed because it reflects the love, care, and support they've given throughout the years. This pride is tied to a deep emotional bond and the joy of seeing their loved ones achieve their goals. Studies show that witnessing a child's success can boost a parent's well-being and strengthen family connections.

TikTokker taps into online businesses

The granddaughter is sure working hard to afford her apartment. Even though she has two degrees, she’s not just relying on traditional career paths but also exploring the world of dropshipping. Through her TikTok page, @tshelo240, she shares her entrepreneurial journey, offering tips to her 32,000 followers on dropshipping and e-commerce. Her content focuses on starting online businesses, with a special emphasis on platforms like Printify. Botshelo is committed to building her future and is using every opportunity to succeed in her education and side hustles.

SA responds to granny's clip

The comments section was filled with messages from social media users who were deeply affected by Gogo's pure and honest reaction. Many shared how much they missed their grandmothers, who had passed away, wondering how their beloved elders would have reacted to their achievements.

Some users wished that all gogos could live forever, highlighting the very big and special part they play in shaping their grandchildren's lives and giving them guidance. Others gently reminded @tshelo240 how fortunate she was to still have her granny around, encouraging her to consider her granny among her biggest blessings in life.

User @Mafole said:

"Grannies should live forever🥺😔❤️."

User @Mbali Rita Thulo commented:

"She is so impressed. That’s why we should never downplay our achievements. 🥹❤️💐more blessings."

User @Katlii Nkamane added:

"Grandmothers are special, man. 🥺❤️ I still haven’t healed from both my grandmothers' passings. I miss them so much 💔."

User @Annekilesego shared:

"😭🥰Going forward, she will pray for you every day."

User @Bjorn🇿🇦withabigGod said:

"We stand in the hopes and dreams and, most importantly, on the prayers of our parents and grandparents! I miss my gran so much!"

User @elvin Poole added:

"I know this feeling, trust me, she’s very proud.❤️"

@RealMbaka typed:

"I’m sorry, I just burst out laughing because GOD is good! 😂😂😂😂😂Kore nkoko ga dumele leseng! We are our ancestors’ wildest dreams, man! Shout out to you, God bless you more."

Watch the TikTok video below:

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• A local gogo was filmed yelling at a villain while watching her favourite telenovela, leaving social media users in fits of laughter.

Hilary Sekgota, Human Interest HOD at Briefly News, contributed to this article.

Proofreading by Kelly Lippke, copy editor at Briefly.co.za.

Source: Briefly News