Ghanaian Woman Gets Emotional As Her Son Reports to School as a First Year Student, Video Trends

YenOct 21, 2025Read original

A Ghanaian woman has stirred emotions with her touching reaction as her son readied to report to school as a first-year student.

A viral video, which was sighted on the TikTok page of @efyakizzy, showed the adorable moment the young mother came out of her house to see her son all dressed up and ready for his big day in school at Osei Kyeretwie Senior

(OKESS).

Overwhelmed by emotions, the woman put her hands to her lips upon seeing her boy in a white shirt and brown trousers.

The boy then embraced his mum, after which he posed for photos, said farewell to other relatives, and then sat in a waiting tricycle before leaving

The 25-second video, which had raked in over 5000 likes at the time of writing the report, was captioned:

"My son is leaving for school today, I will truly miss him," she wrote.

The Ghanaian Minister for Education , Haruna Iddrisu, has meanwhile shared plans by his office to elevate some Category B Senior High Schools (SHSs) to Category A status.

Addressing the gathering at the launch of the ADEA Triennale on Education Conference on October 14, 2025, the Minister stated the move forms part of efforts to address school placement problems.

He stated that it forms part of efforts to bring about fairness for students in Ghana who often struggle to gain admission into their preferred Category A schools.

Watch the video below:

Peeps who reacted in the comments section of the video shared varied opinions on first-year students reporting to school.

Charlie Qwaku Adams @88 stated:

"Back in the years, stubborn Nti ma Mom would even pray for school to reopen fast so that I could go. Ha!"

indicated:

"Hmm, I remembered my first day in senior high school, Charlie, my mom called me to say she couldn't eat and I asked why. She said she had missed me so much."

Haija wrote:

"Don’t worry, he’ll come to you soon. A mother’s love is mighty and so touching."

added:

"May God be with you, let's keep these memories for the next 3 years."

Earlier, YEN.com.gh reported that Nakeeyat Dramani is officially a senior high school studen t.

A viral video on TikTok captured the young poet in an excited mood as she readied for school.

Wearing a checkered uniform, the 2019 Talented Kidz winner mentioned that she had gained admission to Mfantsiman Girls as she apparently conversed with someone.

She also took to her Instagram to express joy over her admission to the all-girls school.