“She Ran From It!” — Nigerian Father Shares Hilarious Method He Used to Stop His Daughter’s Obsession with Peanut Butter

In a story that has left social media users laughing and reminiscing about their childhood experiences, a Nigerian man identified as Kelvin Novo took to X (formerly Twitter) to narrate how he successfully handled his daughter’s intense obsession with ose oji—the popular local peanut butter delicacy often eaten with garden egg. What started as a humorous parenting hack quickly turned into a viral thread filled with nostalgia, laughter, and surprising lessons about moderation, childhood behavior, and parental wisdom.

Kelvin, who describes himself as a Port Harcourt-based tailor, explained that his daughter, Urenna, had developed what he called an “obsessive love” for peanut butter. According to him, the little girl could barely control herself whenever she saw the creamy spread. “Urenna especially loves ose oji,” he wrote. “That’s peanut butter, the one we eat with garden egg. Anytime Urenna sees ose oji, her body will start shaking.”

He then revealed the unorthodox strategy he used—one that his own father had used on him as a child—to break the habit. “This is my secret anytime I want my kids to stop craving something,” Kelvin wrote. “My father taught me this trick. Any time I behaved like I loved something too much, he would buy it in excess and make sure I ate it until I started crying.”

According to Kelvin, the method worked wonders back in the day, and it has apparently stood the test of time. “Till today,” he added humorously, “I can’t fight for food anywhere.” That principle of overindulgence as a deterrent, though unconventional, has been a common African parenting tactic for generations—curing children of obsessive cravings by turning their favorite thing into a temporary nightmare.

Determined to apply the same wisdom to his daughter, Kelvin went to the market and bought half a painter (a local measurement roughly equivalent to half a medium-sized paint bucket) of peanut butter. “Na me and Urenna tonight,” he announced proudly. “She told me she can finish it.”

The tweet immediately caught the attention of Nigerians online, who found the entire situation both hilarious and relatable. Many recalled similar experiences from their childhood—times when their parents would overload them with their favorite food until they got sick of it. Others praised Kelvin for his creative approach to parenting, while some questioned if the tactic might have gone a little too far.

One user, @OVin_dzeal, commented under the post saying, “Good job, she go run anytime she sees ose oji.” True to that prediction, Kelvin returned with an update that confirmed his daughter had indeed lost her enthusiasm for the beloved snack. “My bro,” Kelvin replied, “if I tell you she didn’t eat it yesterday, you won’t believe it. This is someone that normally, once she sees ose oji, she’ll start shaking. Till this morning, she still hasn’t even asked me about it. She no even taste am. The sight alone…”

That closing remark sent social media into another round of laughter, as many admitted the story reminded them of how their own parents used similar “shock therapies.” One user recounted how their father once bought them a full crate of their favorite soft drink and made them drink it continuously until they begged for mercy. Another shared how they were made to eat their favorite biscuit for days until they never wanted to see it again.

Beyond the humor, Kelvin’s story touches on a deeper generational parenting philosophy that many Nigerians instantly recognized. For decades, parents across the country have used simple, practical, and sometimes hilarious methods to instill discipline and moderation in their children. These methods, passed down through experience rather than books, often prove surprisingly effective.

Psychologically, the trick Kelvin used taps into what behavioral experts call aversion therapy, a concept where overexposure to a stimulus one enjoys can lead to a natural decline in interest. Though Kelvin probably didn’t plan it with scientific reasoning in mind, his father’s “eat until you cry” technique aligns perfectly with that behavioral theory. It’s a cultural version of an ancient psychological tool—one that Nigerians have been using long before modern parenting books were written.

Social media users praised Kelvin’s parenting style for being firm yet loving, humorous yet effective. “This one sweet me die,” one user posted. “African fathers have their own psychology degree.” Another added, “You see this ose oji matter, na real temptation. Urenna go learn sense now.”

Others couldn’t help but find humor in how the story turned out. “Imagine waking up and the sight of your favorite food now gives you trauma,” a commenter joked. “That’s exactly how African parents train cravings out of you.”

Interestingly, many also admitted that while the method works, it could go either way—some people might lose interest entirely, while others might love the food even more. “If na me,” one user confessed, “I go still chop the ose oji. Half painter or not, nothing fit separate me and peanut butter.”

The lighthearted conversation around Kelvin’s post soon evolved into a nostalgic reflection on parenting styles across generations. People began sharing stories about the lessons they learned growing up—how their parents’ unusual methods shaped their self-control, humility, and discipline. For many, it was a reminder that even though times have changed, the essence of parenting—teaching children balance and boundaries—remains the same.

Kelvin’s story also opened a cultural window into how Nigerian families handle excesses in a world of abundance and cravings. While Western parenting guides might focus on limiting access or explaining moderation logically, many African parents prefer the more experiential route: “You like it too much? Okay, take plenty of it.”

By the end of the thread, it was clear that Kelvin had not only succeeded in curing his daughter’s obsession but also in uniting Nigerians online through shared laughter and nostalgia. The story, simple as it was, reminded everyone of the small but powerful lessons that shape childhoods—lessons often delivered not through words, but through clever, sometimes comedic actions that leave lasting memories.

As one user perfectly summarized, “Our parents might not have had psychology degrees, but they understood human behavior more than we give them credit for.” And with that, Kelvin Novo’s “ose oji challenge” became more than a funny story—it became a celebration of African parenting ingenuity, love expressed through laughter, and the timeless wisdom of teaching moderation in the most memorable way possible.

From now on, whenever Urenna sees peanut butter, she probably won’t be shaking anymore. And as for Kelvin, he might have just started a new social media parenting trend—one pint of ose oji at a time.