Nigerian internet personality Idris Okuneye, widely known as Bobrisky, marked Mother’s Day with a rare and touching tribute to his 87-year-old grandmother. Breaking from his usual practice of keeping family matters private, the controversial social media figure shared a heartfelt message alongside a photograph of the elderly matriarch on March 30, 2025.
“I’m not really a fan of posting my family on social media. Cos i respect their privacy. But today i wanna wish my grandmother HAPPY MOTHER DAY. 87yrs looking like 70yrs. Thanks for all you do mami 
. I pray may you continue to live long in good health. Love you 
,” Bobrisky wrote in the social media post.
The tribute offers a glimpse into the private life of the controversial figure, who has maintained a deliberate separation between his public persona and family relationships. By sharing this intimate moment, Bobrisky revealed a more personal dimension to his life that contrasts with his flamboyant public image..jpg "Bobrisky Celebrates Grandmother on Mother's Day with Rare Family Tribute 1")
This rare family acknowledgment comes amid Bobrisky’s continued navigation of his complex relationship with motherhood and maternal figures. Following the loss of his biological mother in October 2008, Bobrisky has spoken about the profound impact her death had on his life trajectory and emotional well-being.
In previous tributes, Bobrisky has shared how his mother’s passing in Mecca, Saudi Arabia, marked a pivotal moment in his life. According to earlier posts, her final request was for him to care for his older brother, a responsibility he claims to have honored in the years since her death.
“Mummy!!! Mummy!!! I missed calling you mummy that alone break my heart into pieces,” Bobrisky wrote in a separate tribute to his late mother. After you left a lot happen but we still thank God for life. I remember 28 October 2008 you called me and said bobo Omo mi incase i don’t make it back to Nigeria pls take care of ur brother.
Bobrisky further elaborated on his mother’s final wishes: “You said because you feel I’m stronger and have got thick skin. Sadly the next day I heard you pass away in MECCA Saudi. I keep screaming mummy mummy but you are far gone from dis world. You left myself, my elder brother and ur own mother which happen to be my grandmother.”
The social media personality has suggested that his grandmother, now featured in his Mother’s Day tribute, was left in his care following his mother’s death. I took up ur responsibility at young age to take care of ur mother till now. Today she’s 87yrs and very healthy,” he shared, indicating the continuation of this family commitment.
Family responsibilities extend beyond his grandmother, according to Bobrisky’s accounts. He has mentioned ongoing support for his elder brother and his family: “My elder brother is not comfortable like me so i keep helping him cos you told me to take care of them. He got married and have two kids. I’m still the one taking care of them till date.”
The Mother’s Day tribute comes during what appears to be a challenging period for the social media figure. Without providing specific details, Bobrisky has alluded to significant difficulties faced during the previous year, including financial setbacks and public controversies.
I went through hell in Nigeria as at 2024, i lost so much money, I can’t come online to cry because many of them will laugh at me because they have been waiting for this moment,” he wrote, suggesting hesitance to publicly acknowledge hardships due to fear of ridicule from critics.
Bobrisky has referenced challenges involving Nigeria’s Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) and mentioned a leaked audio scandal that allegedly revealed controversial activities, though specific details remain unclear in his public statements.
Despite these apparent setbacks, the Mother’s Day tribute to his grandmother suggests Bobrisky maintains connections to family values and traditions. The rare public acknowledgment of his grandmother contrasts with his typically guarded approach to family matters, perhaps indicating an evolution in how he navigates the intersection of his public and private lives.
Known primarily for his gender-nonconforming presentation and controversial social media presence, Bobrisky has remained a polarizing figure in Nigerian pop culture. His celebration of his grandmother on Mother’s Day adds complexity to public perceptions of the social media personality, revealing familial bonds that exist alongside his headline-generating public image.
As he continues to navigate the complexities of fame, controversy, and personal relationships, this Mother’s Day tribute offers a moment of apparent sincerity from a figure more commonly associated with provocative public statements and carefully curated online presentations.
