Today marks the global celebration of Mothers Day.
Mothers Day is a day set aside to honour motherhood, maternal bonds and the immense influence mothers have on the lives of their children.
African social media users from all across the continent have been showing their appreciation for their mothers by posting messages to them on the social sites.
Twitter in particular has been awash with heartfelt messages meant for mothers on their day.
Here are some of the messages posted by some users;
@thembathekiso1 a real mother protects,support,provide and love her offspring!!!! Happy Mothers Day to all Mothers is South Africa!!!
— themba thekiso (@thembathekiso1) May 8, 2016
@tshipimanthe3@KgosiGmanthe Happy Mothers Day! Dear Mama! Love You Mom #HappyMothersDay to all woman of South Africa pic.twitter.com/5bvfHoqaj3
— Tshipi Sydney Manthe (@tshipimanthe3) May 8, 2016
https://twitter.com/NgugiMuthoni/status/729200406702731266
Its a beautiful morning in lusaka Zambia,Happy Mothers day to my Awesome Mum and all the Mothers out there#ThankGodForMums
— Zal (@Zal_M23) May 8, 2016
