Mercy Aigbe (Nollywood actress) and Lanre Gentry (her ex-husband), celebrated Saturday the 12th birthday of their son Olajuwon.

On her Instagram, the actress shared a photo of the celebrant and offered prayers to him.

Aigbe noted that she was blessed to be his mother, describing her son as "mummy's male bestie."

She wrote: "Happy Birthday to my cutie pie. The love of my whole life. God is the greatest for giving me a son like you. I am so grateful to be your mother. You are calm, gentle, caring, and intelligent.

"May you continue to flourish in God's blessings. His countenance shall shine on you, you will find favor in the sight of men. The earth shall yield its increase for you and so you shall not lack.

"You will live a long time in good health and receive unending blessings. The purpose of God will be fulfilled in your life! Grace will be a part of your life! You will be a great blessing to the world.

“Happy birthday Olajuwon, Oluwajuwonlo Omo Mercy, Olowori mi Kekere; mummy’s male bestie, my Roblox game partner, and my pancake-making teacher. I love you son.”

Gentry, on his Instagram page, shared a photo of his son and also wished him a happy birthday.

“To God be the glory my son is getting big as a big boy. May God be with you for me in the name of our Lord Jesus Christ amen. Happy birthday, long-life and prosperity, my Olajuwon Gentry,” the celebrant’s father wrote.