Lagos: Nigerian content creator Jarvis has revealed that her biological mother is seriously ill and that she deliberately kept her condition private to protect her from online scrutiny. This revelation comes after netizens questioned why her biological mother was absent at her wedding.
According to Ghana Web, in a video making rounds online, Jarvis stated, “My mom is actually sick. That’s the one thing I’ve been scared of – that nobody should find out my mom is not well. Tomorrow they might video her in her condition and try to use it against me.” Jarvis admitted her fear that social media users would accuse her of neglecting her mother due to her perceived wealth if videos of her condition surfaced online.
When the moment came for the master of ceremonies to call for Jarvis’s father at her wedding, no one showed up, further fueling speculation about her family life. Jarvis expressed concern over potential accusations, saying, “They’ll say, ‘Why don’t you take care of her? You have all the money.’ But the thing is, at this point money can’t solve it. It’s just God, faith and belief.” Fighting back tears, Jarvis paid tribute to her mother for raising her and her siblings despite the absence of a father figure, stating, “I love my mom and she tried. She tried, like she tried. She fought, she defended us without any father figure.”
Jarvis also discussed her estranged biological father, who is from Senegal and has been absent from her life for years. She recounted how he would occasionally call her “Aminata” during her childhood, but communication eventually ceased. Despite several attempts to reconnect with him, including traveling to Senegal, she has been unsuccessful. “Till today I haven’t heard from him. I’m the one searching. I’ve gone to Senegal. I’ve still tried my best,” she added.
The emotional video has sparked an outpouring of sympathy online, with many social media users expressing support for Jarvis and urging others to be more compassionate and avoid making assumptions about people’s private family situations.