A Nigerian father has captivated the hearts of many online users after sharing a deeply touching and emotional video documenting his daughter’s growth from the early days of her life up to her first birthday.
The video, which has since gone viral on various social media platforms, chronicles the remarkable journey of the little girl, starting from when she was just five days old, with her father lovingly capturing daily moments of her development over the course of a full year.
One of the most notable aspects of the video was the consistent background location used throughout the documentation, which created a seamless and visually captivating transformation of the baby’s growth into a toddler. This consistent setting allowed viewers to focus solely on the child’s changes, making the entire journey feel personal and heartfelt.
Many social media users praised the father for being intentional, committed, and actively involved in his child’s upbringing. The bond between the father and his daughter was clearly visible and stirred emotions across various comment sections.
However, the wholesome moment was also met with some critical takes. Some individuals argued that while the gesture was sweet, it shouldn’t be treated as extraordinary, pointing out that involved parenting should be a norm rather than a celebrated rarity.
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 đź¤.”
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