A Nigerian teacher, currently undergoing her teaching practice, found herself in a rather surprising situation when one of her students wrote her a love letter proposing marriage.
This unexpected turn of events left her both shocked and amused, leading her to share the experience in a TikTok video that quickly caught the attention of many.
In the video, she begins by showing her face to the camera with a look of disbelief, then pans to the classroom around her, setting the context for her astonishing story.
The caption reads, “I just started my teaching practice, and a student wrote a letter to me.” It’s clear from the outset that she didn’t anticipate such a bold gesture from a student so early in her career.
The real eye-opener comes when she reveals the content of the love letter. In the note, the student straightforwardly expressed his feelings: “Aunty, I love you. Will you marry me? Yes/No.” The simplicity and directness of the letter made it all the more entertaining—and shocking.
Once she shared the letter on social media, it quickly went viral, capturing the interest of viewers from all walks of life. Many people flooded the comments section, sharing their thoughts and reactions to this unexpected proposal.
Some commenters found humor in the situation while others expressed their concern about the appropriateness of such advances in a teacher-student relationship.
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Among the reactions, one user joked, “Nah all of you them com Dey write letter to 😏😂,” suggesting that this kind of affection might be more common than one would think. Another commenter light-heartedly noted the urgency of the student’s proposal, saying, “Make he just reach staff room lasan 😳😂,” as if predicting that he would quickly seek an answer.
Laughter ensued with comments like “Yes or No? The audacity 😅😅😅,” and “Bro gave you an ultimatum 🤣🤣.” The letter’s simplicity intrigued many, as another user pointed out, “There’s even an option 😂,” highlighting the unconventional way the student framed his question.
Despite the humor, some comments expressed caution, with one user saying, “you’ve just started, be careful tho this is funny😂😂,” reminding the teacher of the boundaries that should exist between educators and their students. Others shared their own experiences, tying them back to their school days. “Na still same thing me sef de face here 😂 especially ss3 girls,” one commenter related.
Overall, the proposal letter became a source of entertainment and discussion for many, reflecting the humorous side of student-teacher interactions and the boldness of youth. Watching the video, one can’t help but chuckle at the innocent yet audacious nature of the student’s proposal, making it a memorable moment for the teacher and her audience alike.
It seems like this teacher’s teaching practice will be anything but ordinary, thanks to one daring student and his heartfelt (if unconventional) love letter.
Watch video below:
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