Netizens React As Uma Ukpai’s Son Shares Throwback Photo of Late Father Days After Preacher's Death

By: Olufemi Orunsola 

Nigerian netizens have poured out a pourpourri of emotional reactions after Uma Dwight, son of the late revered Nigerian preacher Rev. Dr. Uma Ukpai, shared a rare throwback photo of his father.

OPEN TELEVISION NAIJA (OTN) reports that the touching tribute, posted via his Instagram story under the handle @umadwight, came just 11 days after the preacher’s passing at the age of 80.

Below is the viral throwback photograph that sparked the emotional reactions online:

The viral photo which shows the preacher in his youthful days standing with his wife has continued to gain traction online as many Nigerians continued to mourn the death of the clergyman, whom they fondly described as “a general” and “a true man of God.”

Many fans and followers believe the photo was retrieved from Uma Ukpai’s personal archive, showing him looking youthful and energetic during his active years in ministry.

The image brought back fond memories of the preacher’s earlier days, reminding many of his lifelong commitment to faith, service, and humanitarian work.

OTN News observes that although Nigerians have been mourning the preacher since his passage to glory with tributes pouring in from Nigerians and Christian communities across the world, the viral photo has sparked a fresh release of reflections on the life and times of the departed preacher.

Uma Ukpai was widely celebrated for his powerful crusades, teachings, and charitable works that touched countless lives.

Many netizens have described him as a devoted servant of God and a role model whose messages of hope and faith inspired generations while his passing has been described as a huge loss to the Christian community and the nation at large.

Comment sections on social media are flooded with prayers, condolences, and words of comfort for the Ukpai family.