Former radio presenter Jeridah Andayi left her daughter Norah emotional after surprising her with a new phone for her birthday.
Jeridah captured the teenager’s reaction in a light-hearted video shared on her Facebook page, where Norah appeared visibly moved after discovering the gift.
The birthday surprise quickly caught the attention of viewers, with many focusing on the teenager’s genuine reaction rather than the phone itself.
Norah gets emotional over birthday gift
In the video, Norah can be heard repeatedly thanking her mother after receiving the phone.
“You got me a phone. You got me a phone. Thanks, thanks Mum.”
The teenager then revealed what she planned to do with her new device.
Norah said she intended to use it to film her back-to-school vlog the following day, giving the gift an immediate purpose beyond simply owning a new phone.
The exchange also had a comedic moment when Jeridah joked about the phone's capabilities.
“This one will do the same thing as the iPhone 17,” Jeridah quipped.
The comment appeared to be aimed at easing the emotional moment as the mother and daughter celebrated the birthday.
Jeridah shares parenting message
Alongside the video, Jeridah reflected on the meaning behind the birthday surprise and what she hopes to teach her children.
She said seeing Norah light up reminded her that parents do not necessarily have to give their children everything they request.
Instead, she emphasized supporting children's interests and helping them make meaningful use of what they have.
“Sometimes it's not about getting our kids everything they ask for — it's about supporting what they love and helping them get started,” she wrote.
The message gave the birthday post a wider parenting angle while keeping the focus on Norah’s reaction.
Fans celebrate Norah's reaction
The video attracted positive reactions from viewers, with several followers praising Norah for appreciating the gift.
One Instagram user, @akabonux, wrote:
“She's genuinely elated. Happy Birthday, Norah.”
Another user, @kibet_kari :”What matters is the way she appreciates it”.
Meanwhile, @_peachy_naughty : ”Happy birthday Norah .She almost cried”.
The reactions showed that viewers were drawn to the teenager's response and the mother-daughter moment captured in the video.
For Norah, the birthday celebration ended with a new phone and plans to put it to work immediately by documenting her return to school.
