A Nigerian father has gone viral for documenting his daughter’s growth from infancy to her first birthday in a heartwarming video that has sparked a wave of reactions on social media.
The touching clip shows the proud father capturing precious moments with his daughter, starting from when she was just five days old up until she turned one.
What caught the attention of many was the consistent location he used for the documentation, the same spot, which gave the video a seamless and sentimental feel as it showcased the little girl’s steady growth.
The visual journey showed the bond between the father and daughter, earning admiration and debate in equal measure.
While many netizens found the video emotional and commended the dad for being actively present in his child’s life, others took a more critical stance, suggesting that the gesture shouldn’t be treated as extraordinary.
Here are some reactions:
chifunanya_ wrote: “Are they praising him for the bare minimum? Because of absent fathers, once a man does what he is supposed to, he will be praised for it like it’s an exceptional thing. Helping out your wife? Lmao.”
the_rebeccah commented: “The new daddies? Dem no wan hear say dem no present.”
dami_folayan shared: “Warms my heart so much 🥹. Very few things in life will give you more joy than watching your child grow 🥹❤️.”
Ennie__ added humorously: “These men are working hard to get more Father’s Day 🤭.”
Watch the video below …
Nigerian father records his baby daughter every day from the day she was 5 days old for an entire year to show her growth pic.twitter.com/QOeEnbKmLV
— Gossip Mill Nigeria (@GossipMillNaija) May 10, 2025
