Poor African boy's life changed thanks to a meeting with a Vietnamese man.

(Dan Tri Newspaper) - From a boy wearing ragged clothes, going barefoot, and living in a mud house, Mativado is now well-dressed, taken on trips throughout Vietnam, and meets celebrities. The boy's life took a new turn when he was given the nickname "Lôi Con" (Little Lôi).

Lôi Con is a familiar name to many Vietnamese netizens, having appeared in numerous videos by Quang Linh Vlogs (27 years old, from Nghe An province). Lôi Con's real name is Mativado, and he is 5 years old. He was born into a poor family in Angola, lacking many things. In the videos shared by Quang Linh Vlogs, the first time they met, the boy was small, wearing ragged clothes, and without shoes, often coming to receive charity from Quang Linh's group. More than three years ago, Lôi Con's parents applied for jobs at Quang Linh's farm. Thanks to this, Lôi Con received the care and attention of the Vietnamese man and many other Vietnamese people on the farm. Quang Linh even adopted the boy and spent a lot of time with him, taking care of his meals and buying him new clothes.

Loi Con in Vietnamese traditional attire (Photo: Quang Linh Vlogs).

The cuteness and loveliness of the African boy quickly became a "phenomenon," making Quang Linh's videos more appealing to viewers. Thanks to his interactions with many Vietnamese people in Angola, Loi Con speaks Vietnamese very well. He knows many Vietnamese children's songs such as "Little Stork," "Little Elephant in Buon Don," and "Grandma, Grandma"... Loi Con's life has improved significantly as a result. He gets to follow his adoptive father, Quang Linh, to discover new things. Loi Con also had the opportunity to meet celebrities like Miss Thuy Tien. Previously, Loi Con caused a sensation when he refused a kiss on the cheek from Miss Thuy Tien during her charity trip to Angola. At the end of April, he returned to Vietnam with his biological father and Quang Linh. He was welcomed like a "child star" by hundreds of fans at Noi Bai Airport in Hanoi.

The African boy was taken out to play in Ho Chi Minh City by Miss Thuy Tien (Photo: Quang Linh Vlogs).

In the following days, the African boy embarked on a trip to explore the beautiful scenery and cuisine of Vietnam with the famous YouTuber. Lôi Con's journey was regularly updated on social media, with each post receiving thousands of likes and comments. He was welcomed in many places, with many people seeking to take photos with his young African "idol." He visited Nghe An, Quang Linh's hometown, and the Sen Village historical site, the birthplace of President Ho Chi Minh, in Nam Dan district. Leaving Nghe An, Lôi Con joined the group to visit the tomb of General Vo Nguyen Giap in Quang Binh, the ancient capital of Hue, and Da Nang for swimming and watching the dragon breathe fire… During this trip back to Vietnam, the African boy also reunited with Miss Thuy Tien. Previously, Miss Thuy Tien attracted attention when she shared photos with Quang Linh Vlogs on her personal page. She expressed her joy at reuniting with Quang Linh Vlogs, Lôi Con, and their friends after a long separation. The beauty queen became a "tour guide," taking Loi Con and Quang Linh to visit several places in Ho Chi Minh City, such as the city's second tallest building, Bitexco Tower, the Saigon Zoo, and Dam Sen Park. The African boy was also taken by his foster father to the Mekong Delta and experienced eating ripe durian that had fallen from the tree. One African member of the group was quite reserved about this specialty fruit of the Mekong Delta, but Loi Con ate it with relish.

Loi Con during a trip to Vietnam (Photo: Quang Linh Vlogs).

The boy has been close to Quang Linh and many other Vietnamese people in Africa for over 3 years. Therefore, on this trip back to Vietnam, Loi Con also had the opportunity to visit the families of the members of the African Team. It is known that Loi Con's trip to Vietnam will last about 1-2 months. After much anticipation, Quang Linh has finally realized his plan to bring Loi Con to Vietnam to see the beautiful scenery and explore the cuisine. Having followed the African boy from the beginning, many people commented that Loi Con is truly a lucky boy to have a fulfilling life and experience new things thanks to the kindness of good-hearted Vietnamese people.

Dantri.com.vn

Source: https://dantri.com.vn/doi-song/cau-be-ngheo-chau-phi-doi-doi-nho-cuoc-gap-voi-chang-trai-viet-20240509123736566.htm