Ayra Starr’s mother sweeps the internet, says “mothers should be on TikTok for their mental health”

A recent TikTok video featuring Ayra Starr’s mother @GenzMummy, sparked a lively debate.

In the video, she encouraged fans to get their mothers on TikTok, suggesting it is beneficial for their mental health and well-being. “If your mum is between 40-60 years, encourage them to be on TikTok,” she advised. In her reasoning, she believed it allows mothers to share their experiences, teach younger generations, and even showcase their style. “Of course, all of us cannot be dancing like me, as for me I’d always dance,” she added with a smile.

While she didn’t cite any specific research, her suggestion clearly resonated with many. The comments section was flooded with reactions. Some fans, like @Jomi 🧸🤍, shared positive experiences, “Wow thank you ma. I love how happy you are and yes TikTok really does brighten people. My mum is also on TikTok and I noticed a difference in her mood since she started and now 😊🙏🏽”. Others, like @Daayotona, described their mums’ TikTok habits, “My Mum is always on TikTok but has never posted a single video, always cracking up and rewatching videos multiple times 🤣🤣🤣”. There were also humorous anecdotes, like @Swazer’s, “tiktok wey I open for my mama, she no gree cook again 😂 I don uninstall am 😂 then tell her say she will have to buy another phone before it works again 😂”. And some heartfelt comments, like @kofi’s: “Aww 🥰 I wish my mom was alive 🥹”.

Clearly, Ayra Starr’s mum’s suggestion started a conversation.

Whether TikTok is the right platform for every mother is debatable, but it was certainly food for thought, a subject to reflect on. What do you think? Should more mums have been on TikTok?