Some kids stood out in 2024 for their bravery, determination, genius, and sheer silliness.
As difficult as 2024 has been, some of these kids were able to accomplish remarkable feats that made them go viral.
Here are 10 kids who made the world smile this year.
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Kyrie Williams
Kyrie Williams charmed people and captured hearts on Instagram at just three weeks old with his cute yet unimpressed facial expressions.
This interesting baby’s antics brought joy to his family and gained him a growing audience on social media. He even inspired other Instagram users to share their tales of grumpy newborns, reminding us of the sweet little moments and celebrating the little quirks that make each baby special.
Leila Danai
4-year-old Leila Danai showed the world the best way to address a bully, earning her a lot of admiration and praise from the online community. Her answer to her bully, “My mommy made it. If you don’t like it, I’ll keep it for myself’” resonated with many who lauded her understanding of self-identity at a young age.
Josiah Robinson
Josiah Robinson, 4, went viral after his mother posted a video of him praying exactly like his grandmother.
The TikTok video received over 20 million views. One commenter joked, saying, “If my son ain’t prayin like this I don’t want him.”
Christopher Bess
Christopher Bess, 4, demonstrated that it is never too early to start chasing your dreams.
He went viral after a video of him imitating his father, the head coach of a high school basketball team in North Carolina, appeared online.
Even though he is just four years old, Christopher hopes to continue working as an assistant coach under his father when he grows older, he said this year.
Aizza Angel Yankah
Popularly called “Adjoa Lil Doc,” 5-year-old Aizza Angel Yankah caught the eyes of netizens who were intrigued by her scientific genius and academic prowess.
Her acclaim and proficiency in gynecological terminology, medical professional abbreviations, and alphabetizing diseases landed her an interview with the BBC, further solidifying her viral status.
Aneres Bellefont
10-year-old Aneres Bellefont made headlines after receiving a “life-saving” award from the Henry County Sheriff for her fast thinking that prevented an unconscious adult male inside a car and an unconscious adult woman near the car close to her home from dying.
Henry County Sheriff John M. Sproles called her “a True Hero!”
Eniola Shokunbi
Eniola Shokunbi, a 12-year-old middle school student from Middletown, made the news after spearheading a project to develop and implement air filtration systems that can remove harmful viruses like COVID-19 and cold from classrooms.
At just $60 to build, the system was tested and certified by the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) in North Carolina, which confirmed that it is efficient in removing over 99% of airborne viruses.
Heman Bekele
Heman Bekele, a 15-year-old Ethiopian who now resides in Annandale, Virginia, has produced a soap that can treat skin cancer.
Bekele went viral when he was named as Time’s 2023 Kid of the Year following his revolutionary soap creation.
