Apart from me, who else has always thought African/ Nigerian mums and Korean Eommas have very similar characters? I’m sure I am not alone and finally found my evidence.

After watching the K-series Doctor Slump, I’m convinced that I am not just assuming this to be a fact, but it is indeed one. However, because I am from Nigeria and have only lived with a Nigerian mum, this comparison will be Korean Eommas versus Nigerian moms.

Watching Jang Hye Jin (Ahjumma) in 'Doctor Slump' was giving all the vibes of a typical Nigerian mom. Like it was literally me watching a replica of my mom on screen. (I hope she doesn’t see this, though. Lol).

I know this will be so relatable, so here are 7 times Jang Hye Jin was a Nigerian mother in Doctor Slump.

When she brags about her daughter

On a serious note, children are all the pride Nigerian (in fact African) parents have, especially mothers. Just like a Nigerian mother would always do, Jang Hye Jin (Ahjumma) used all the opportunities she had to brag about how her daughter studied almost all day, became a doctor, and was a soon-to-be professor. Let me bring it to my country and ask, have you ever been on public transport and heard a mother go “Hello Doctor” or “Hello Lawyer” on the phone? 90% of the time, they are talking to their children. That bragging right of how successful their children are must always be there (and of course, every hardworking and responsible parent deserves it).

When she chastises the son but still loves him

I can’t be the only one who was once served hot tea after being punished for an offense by a Nigerian mom (Don’t laugh at me, we are all in this together). I don’t know how these mothers do it. Just like Jang Hye Jin in the series, one minute, they make you think they hate you to the moon and back, and another minute, they are ready to bring the world to you.

When she refused to believe her daughter had depression until she saw proof

Do you know that there is nothing like sickness or depression in front of a Nigerian mother? I mean, tell a Nigerian mom you are sick or depressed, and you will hear “It’s your enemy that is sick (and even add God’s name)” (Yes mom, I know it’s my enemy that will be sick but please ma, give me paracetamol first, make headache no kill person).

When she wanted to run to Sokcho to find her daughter

You will agree with me that a Nigerian mum in distress makes funny decisions, because how Jang Hye Jin Ahjumma could think of running to Sokcho all the way from Seoul because she thinks her daughter might have decided to end her life (Screams in Mummy calm down now), is something a Nigerian mom can do. (In fact, a Nigerian mom would do things that are way worse and funny).

When she tried to punish Park Hyung Sik because he rejected her daughter

Whatever you do in this world, do nothing that will hurt the feelings of a Nigerian mom’s child. If not, you just wrote a letter of invitation to premium trouble. You saw how Jang Hye Jin almost made life hell for Park Hyung Sik anytime she thought he hurt her daughter? A Nigerian mum will do things even worse. (In fact, my dear, you will be frustrated).

When she kept accusing the son of taking things out of the house because he had done similar things

Do you know a Nigerian mum never forgets? She can literally tell you how many times you kicked her when she was pregnant with you (yes, allow me to exaggerate, thank you). Even though the daughter was the one who took the things she was looking for, Jang Hye Jin (Ahjumma) would rather accuse the son who had done something like that before. Typical of a Nigerian mum!

When she ran away after seeing the price of the bag her son wanted to buy for her

Ever followed your mum to the market, and she priced things so much that you felt sympathy for the seller? If No, you probably never lived with a Nigerian mother, because, gosh! These women are the real economists! At least Jang Hye Jin ran away, a Nigerian mum? She will stay there and price it down to the last price.

African-Nigerian moms can be extra, but they are the real deal and I am sure you are not even arguing with that, right?

Shout out to all African-Nigerian mothers! Which of these points gave you a nostalgic feeling?