A Nigerian doctor, Dr Farouk, has gone viral on social media after tech billionaire Elon Musk liked his tweet, sparking excitement among online users.
The incident began when Dr Farouk reacted to a conversation involving Musk and another user on X, formerly known as Twitter.
In his reply, the doctor jokingly described Musk as “very funny” and praised him for correcting a statement during the exchange.
Shortly after the tweet was posted, it attracted massive attention online, gathering thousands of views and reactions.
The situation became even more notable when Musk himself liked the tweet, a move many users described as a rare moment of recognition from one of the world’s most influential entrepreneurs.
Following the interaction, Dr Farouk shared another post joking about the attention, as many users flooded his comment section with reactions.
The moment quickly spread across social media, highlighting how a simple interaction from a high-profile figure can turn an ordinary post into a viral sensation.