“Small Girl Big God”: Manzini Woman Gives Back to Parents, Spends R60k on Dream Kitchen Renovation
- An Eswatini woman shared her journey of completely renovating her parents' kitchen
- The young woman from Manzini originally planned to spend E20k but ended up investing E60k (approximately R59,860) in the project
- Social media users praised her generosity and creativity, with many admiring her unique concrete and tile countertop design
Source: Facebook
A young woman from Manzini, Eswatini, has touched hearts across social media after sharing her journey of giving back to her parents through an incredible kitchen makeover.
Facebook user @Felicity Esihle Dlaminy posted a video on 13 August 2025 that quickly went viral, receiving over 23,300 reactions and 400 comments.
In her caption, she wrote:
"Eight months into the year and this is what we've done... Giving back to the parents. Small girl. Big God. When God starts blessing you, don't forget where you came from. 2025, you owe me nothing."
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The young woman revealed that what started as an E20k project ended up costing her E60k (approximately R59,860), joking that how she ended up spending three times her budget would remain a mystery.
The video showed the complete transformation process, starting with an empty kitchen space with only sink pipes and one appliance remaining. The creative young woman chose an unusual approach by building concrete countertops using bricks and cement, then tiling them to create a stunning U-shaped design that ran through the entire kitchen. The modern renovation included built-in cupboards in white and grey, ceiling lighting, a microwave section, a stove area, and ended with a new double-door Hisense refrigerator.
The video captured emotional moments, including the woman and her mother doing a celebratory dance while unpacking the new refrigerator. The finished kitchen looked completely transformed with its chic modern design and unique tiled concrete countertops.
Source: Facebook
Mzansi loves the kitchen project
Social media users were deeply moved by the young woman's generosity and her stunning renovation work.
@Siphokazi Kwatshana gushed:
"Sooo beautiful... Please plug me on the fridge."
@Mute Dibalakhe appreciated:
"The content I signed for."
@Fentswe Fency advised:
"Building is expensive. If you have a budget of 10K, add an extra 10K because wooow. Beautiful work!"
@Skhanda Queen commented:
"This is beautiful."
@Velly Masango praised:
"You are a star."
@Gina Afrika wrote:
"Aaaawww, that is so beautiful... You are so blessed!"
@Pulane Pulane blessed her:
"Well done, sister! May God's blessings be upon you as you bring joy to your parents."
Why kids should learn to give back
According to experts at the Children's Museum of Sonoma County, teaching children about giving back provides many lifelong benefits. It nurtures kindness and compassion, instils positive character traits like responsibility and generosity, connects people with their community, boosts self-esteem, and teaches gratitude.
When children learn that some people are less fortunate, they develop appreciation for what they have and what others do for them.
Watch the Facebook reel here.
3 Other stories about giving back
- Briefly News recently reported on a waitress who used her hard-earned tips to surprise her grandparents, but the emotional moment she delivered a trolley full of essentials revealed something touching about family priorities.
- A domestic worker with a viral business gave back to her community in the most heartwarming way, but her method of showing love through caregiving and baking had social media users deeply moved.
- A young woman bought new furniture for her mother's house and shared the moment on TikTok, but the specific blessing she received from netizens showed how much giving back to parents matters.
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Source: Briefly News
