Woman Pleads With 'Nananom' to Let her 8-Year-Old Daughter Finish School Before Serving Them.

A video showing a mother and father pleading with a traditional deity to allow their 8-year-old daughter to complete her education before beginning spiritual service has gone viral on social media.

According to the video shared online, the young girl is believed by her family and community to have been chosen by the gods to serve as a traditional priestess or spiritual servant.

In the emotional footage, both parents are seen kneeling before their daughter while making heartfelt appeals to the deity. The mother holds the girl's hands as bottles of schnapps, commonly used in some traditional rituals, are placed in front of them.

The parents repeatedly beg the gods to permit their daughter to finish school first, arguing that she is still too young to begin such a responsibility.

However, according to the video, the deity is said to have responded in Akan: "Wo ba no nnsua," which the video's narrator interprets as meaning that the child is old enough and should begin serving the gods. (The exact translation and interpretation may vary depending on the dialect and context.)

The emotional scene has generated widespread reactions on social media, with many users expressing mixed opinions about the family's beliefs and traditional practices.

One social media user wrote:

"In 2026, you still believe this?"

The video continues to spark debate online, with some defending traditional customs while others question their relevance in modern society.

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