Hey baby Boy is it still 2022?

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The video uses a relatable "father-son" conversation format with text overlays to tell a story. The emotional arc, starting with questions about the past and progressing to achievements and reconciliation, likely resonated with viewers, encouraging engagement and shares.

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Summary

This slideshow depicts a conversation between a father and son. The son updates his father on his life, sharing his achievements and struggles since the father left. The father expresses pride and offers support.

Structure

1Father asks if it's still 2022
2Son replies it's 2026 and he's a qualified IT professional
3Father asks if the son is still in grade 11
4Son confirms he's qualified IT
5Father asks if the son is working
6Son replies 'No daddy'
7Father asks about his sisters
8Son explains he lost himself and moved after the father left
9Father asks if the son is taking care of his sisters
10Son promises to take care of them
11Father asks if the son is still praying
12Son confirms he is praying as taught
13Father asks about his soccer career
14Son shares he played a friendly match with a professional team
15Father congratulates his son
16Son thanks his father and asks why he left without saying goodbye
17Son explains it's a long story and he lost himself after the father left

On-screen text

Hey baby Boy is it still 2022? No daddy is 2026 Are you still in grade 11? Nop I am a qualified IT Are you working? No daddy 🥺💔 Are you still keeping those Secret I told you? Yes .The same way you Told me not to trust anyone How is your little sisters? They are good ? I guess I haven't got any time To talk to them 🥺💔 Why ? Cox I told you to Take care of them? Eix 💔 long story 🥺 ever since you left me .I lost Myself plus I no longer Live in Tshakhuma Please when you Get time please Take care of them You the only brother they have! I promise I will Take care of them Are you still praying? Yes 🙏🙏 the way you taught me How's your soccer career? I can't say it enough but This year I manage to Play friendly match With Mamelo Sundowns Your favourite team 😭 Aww congratulations My son! I am happy For you and proud 🙏 Thanks daddy 🥺💔 Why did you leave without Saying goodbye 💔🥺🤦