Namiko, the daughter of Jhené Aiko and O’Ryan, celebrated her 17th birthday on November 19th, marking a significant milestone in her young life.

To commemorate this special day, O’Ryan took to Instagram to pay a heartfelt tribute to his daughter. He posted a touching video montage, capturing precious memories of Namiko over the years.

In his heartfelt message, O’Ryan expressed the profound impact that fatherhood has had on him, particularly during Namiko’s teenage years.

“Happy Birthday, my darling!” he wrote. “Time has flown by, and being your father has been the most transformative and joyful experience. Words can’t fully convey how proud I am to be your dad. I eagerly anticipate watching you carve out your own path with confidence and wonder, trusting in yourself every step of the way.”

He added, “I love you, Nami. Always strive to be true to yourself. Remember, the moments we share will last a lifetime and beyond. Whenever, wherever, however you need me, my dear, I’m just a thought, a moment, or a call away.”

As for Jhené Aiko, she has yet to post a tribute, but fans may remember the touching message she wrote last year when Nami turned 16. At the time, she opened up about the pride she feels for her daughter.

“Happy 16th Birthday @namitan_____ . I love you so much. Ever since I met you I just wanted to make you proud. I’ll never forget how many people were in the delivery room waiting to meet you. I like, love and respect everything about you, my sweet angel,” she wrote.

Aiko also took a moment to thank Nami for the role she plays in their blended family. “Thank you for being the best big sister to Noah and Boba and alllll the cats lol. Thank you for being YOU, through and through. I’ll save my 4 page letter to give to you later. I can’t believe it’s been 16 years! I’ll be crying all day.”