The daughter of former Ghanaian President John Dramani Mahama, Farida Mahama, is setting the internet ablaze with a dose of nostalgia after posting a cute childhood photo that has already become viral.
The picture, which is a part of a recent Instagram carousel published on June 25, 2025, depicts a young Farida in an informal environment, wearing jeans, a pink top, and red sneakers, holding a bright yellow vuvuzela in one hand and proudly showing a Blackberry phone in the other.
Her hair was well-braided, her face was sweet and concentrated, and the background, which seems to be the family kitchen, gave a heartwarming domestic touch.
The viral photo provided fans with a rare look at the early life of the typically glamorous Farida, who is popular on social media with her travel diaries, fashion-forward posts, and the occasional advocacy message. However, this time it was her younger self with its simplicity and innocence that took the stage.
A Childhood Memory That Touched Hearts
The beauty of the photo is that it is relatable. Most Ghanaians and foreign fans were taken back to the early 2010s- the BlackBerry era, the vuvuzela mania, and innocent childhoods characterized by pure pleasures.
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One Instagram user wrote, “My entire childhood in a single picture.” BB phones, vuvuzelas… Farida actually only opened up memories that we did not realize we were missing.”
One more user commented, “She was so adorable! And that yellow vuvuzela is bringing 2010 World Cup vibes. Everybody had one!”
The post was captioned by Farida in a few words, but with a hint of her maturity over the years: “From BlackBerrys and kitchen concerts to passport stamps and grown-up plans. Thankful for the trip.”
Not Just a Throwback–A Look at Personality
Although Farida is now a famous, elegant young lady who sometimes posts little details about her trips, education, and friends, this post helped her followers to remember that she, too, had a simple, happy childhood like many other people.
Her passion in music, which is represented by the vuvuzela, and technology, which is represented by the classic Blackberry, reflects her inquisitive nature and colorful personality at an early age.
This was not a cute picture. It revealed that Farida was a fun, connection, and a bit of drama lover since she was young, one fan joked on X (formerly Twitter). She was already giving influencer energy at that time.
The Reactions of the People Flow In
On social media, the post was received positively by fans, celebrities, and other public figures.
The image was reposted by popular lifestyle bloggers with loving captions, and some young people wrote that they grew up with Farida at a distance, having seen snippets of her life in the media over the years.
One woman wrote, Well, I feel like an auntie now. Farida was a mere child blowing a vuvuzela and now she is a beautiful young lady whom we all admire.
One of them said, “We want more of these. Social media is pressurized, and this post reminded me to live every stage of life.”
Even official fan pages of former President Mahama joined in, reposting the photo and praising the close relationship between father and daughter. Farida is mostly independent in her public image, but her relation to her family has never been a secret.
A Flashback to the Good Old Days
In the world of high-tech gadgets, smooth filters, and the pressure to show the world that everything is perfect, the simplicity of the photo taken by Farida was a breath of fresh air.
The Blackberry phone, which is now retro, and the plastic vuvuzela are not mere props, but symbols of a particular time, a time that many young Ghanaians look back on fondly.
The social media users were nostalgic about the times of BBM pins, trackball scrolling, and the deafening sound of vuvuzelas at football games. It was a time capsule to many.
Ama Nyarko, a digital culture writer, said, It is insane how a single photo can hold so many memories. This was not only the childhood of Farida but a cultural flashback of a generation.
The Silent but Effective Online Presence of Farida
Although Farida Mahama is in the spotlight due to her family name, she has created her own brand online, where she frequently posts personal stories, fashion highlights, and inspirational quotes.
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Farida has taken her position with a calculated poise, unlike most celebrity children who avoid the spotlight, she has not over-shared, but has remained authentic enough to relate to thousands of young people who are going through the changes of life.
Her retro post is simply another way she manages to be relevant and authentic.
Where to Next Farida?
The recent carousel of Farida also contained some glimpses of her traveling and spending time with close friends, which suggests that she is on vacation or study break in a foreign country.
She has not revealed much about her plans, but fans believe that she is either getting ready to enter postgraduate education or working on passion projects related to fashion and culture.
Either way, her fans are into it.
One fan wrote, Farida Mahama is becoming a beautiful and down-to-earth young lady. And that childhood picture just made her even more relatable.
With the post still going viral on the internet, it is evident that Farida Mahama did not simply post a picture; she posted an emotion. A moment. A memory.
And in so doing, she reminded a generation what it means to love the past and stride boldly into the future.