A Nigerian mother has captivated the internet with a video of her young daughter celebrating her birthday in full traditional Yoruba attire.
The video, shared by @damilola.akinode, features the little girl looking stunning in a Yoruba native outfit, complete with a Gele.
The heartwarming footage, which quickly went viral, shows the birthday girl exuding joy and confidence as she gracefully moves around a room in her beautifully crafted attire.
Social media users flooded the comments section with admiration for the girl’s cuteness and the cultural significance of her outfit.
In the touching caption accompanying the video, the little girl’s mother expressed heartfelt birthday wishes to her daughter.
She wrote;
“Happy birthday my light. Iyalode of Egba land,”
Netizens Reactions…
@Repostings Worldwide said; “Soo cute, when she is in her 20s she needs to recreate these pictures.”
@notmimijay wrote; “This is the sweetest thing i have seen today how cute is this baby.”
@Morayo said; “My son 1 year birthday is Monday and it doesn’t even caught money in my hand really not happy. Happy birthday princess.”
@Superman said; “Omo come be like people wey tiktok dey discriminate anytime I post my baby no much likes but cute baby.”
@kingian70 reacted; “The first song is enjoyable as compared to the second song. Can anyone second me?”
@temilola said; “Iyalode gbogbo Egba, my namesake. That was my mum’s nickname for me. Happy birthday dearie, may she always be a source of joy for you.”
@miss jay 25 reacted; “Happy birthday to you beautiful princess may God Almighty bless you as you continue to grow in wisdom, knowledge and understanding now and forever more Amen.”
@Mausi added; “The second pose with her pointed little finger is giving “sho ri ti mba mu e”. Happy birthday lil momma, many more years in good health and prosperity.”
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