Reactions as Man Dedicates Daughter to River Goddess in Viral Video

• The post is gaining popularity on the popular social media platform, Twitter, X.

A video circulating on social media platform X (formerly Twitter) has stirred mixed reactions after a Nigerian man was seen dedicating his daughter to a river goddess.

In the viral clip, the man stood on a canoe in the middle of a river, facing the water while making what appeared to be spiritual declarations. Though his words were not audible in the video, the accompanying caption explained that he was performing a traditional rite to present his daughter to the river deity.

At one point in the video, the man gently dipped the child’s feet into the water before lifting her again, seemingly completing the ritual.

The unusual scene drew widespread attention online, prompting a wave of comments. While some viewers respected his cultural beliefs and traditional practices, others expressed concern and curiosity about the ceremony.

As the post continues to trend, it highlights the enduring presence of indigenous spiritual customs in some parts of Nigeria and how they intersect with modern life in the age of social media.

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Reacting to the post..

@feast_flicks: “When this child grows now dey exhibit obànjé character him go forget say na him bin do am o.”

@ojehtoju: “Na wa o. This na person future girlfriend, wife and mother o. The we go say we nor know why our girls dey act one kind.”

@Drey_wrldX: “e for kuku do full baptism for the pikin make the initiation complete…oloshi.”

@toluwalase24_: “Omoo and some people still go everyday without Prayers it is well.”

@Chrisnx19: “Na so person go grow up, Dey experience troubles upon troubles not knowing the curse na from childhood.”