A Nigerian lady, Funmi Oyatogun, alongside her three siblings, has captured the hearts of social media users after recreating a childhood photo they originally took 28 years ago in 1997.
The heartwarming recreation, which was shared on X (formerly Twitter) on Tuesday, March 25, 2025, has since gone viral, with many people praising the siblings for their strong family bond and the nostalgic beauty of their transformation over the years.
In her post, Funmi reflected on the passage of time and how the love among siblings remains unshaken despite the years. She captioned the side-by-side images: “Twenty-eight years later, we recreated our childhood photo. 1997 → 2025.”
The striking resemblance in both pictures left many netizens in awe, as the siblings maintained the same poses and expressions, highlighting not just how much they had grown but also how their youthful features still remained recognizable.
As the photos gained traction online, social media users shared their reactions, with many noting the beauty of family traditions and how significant such recreations can be in preserving cherished memories.
Netizens React…
@tiredmuzzukulu said: “Why is it that the oldest looks younger, and the youngest looks older?”
@kryptoshadows wrote: “Thank God for life.”
@Rume_leroi commented: “The dude with the okpolor eyes is still the biggest consumer.”
@ivoh_ivoh remarked: “Counting from the left, 1st, 4th, 2nd, and 3rd.”
@_hashcode reacted: “The food is smaller, APC will pay for their crimes.”
@GOD_OF_LIFE27 expressed: “It’s beautiful. How life can shift in an instant. Family always comes first for me. Everything else can take a backseat.”
@Dr.OxB added: “Wow! Well recreated.”
@drajidara said: “Just imagining the laughter that must have followed the recent shot.”
The recreated image has since continued to attract attention, sparking conversations on the importance of preserving childhood memories and cherishing family relationships.
See the beautiful photos below:
