Nollywood star Annie Macaulay-Idibia has celebrated her first child, Isabel Idibia, in a deeply emotional birthday message that has warmed many hearts online.

Isabel, Annie’s first daughter with legendary musician 2Baba, turned 17 on Friday, December 12, and her proud mother marked the milestone with a long, emotional note on Instagram.

She described the teenager as her “good luck charm,” “strength,” and “best friend”, roles she said she didn’t even realise she needed until life made it clear.

In the touching post, the actress admitted she still can’t believe her “first seed” has grown into a brilliant and independent young woman.

She praised Isabel for being everything a mother could ask for — loving, respectful, extremely talented, independent, and wise beyond her age. Annie also hinted at the deep bond she shares with Isabel, describing her as “rare,” “brilliant,” and “sooooo grown.”

The birthday tribute read in part. "H A P P Y B I R T H D A Y TO MY Not so lil SUNSHINE anymore. I can’t believe my first seed , my good luck charm @isabelidibiaaa is 17 yrs old already . I am a very proud mother ,thank you sunshine for being the strength and best friend I never knew I had and needed the most . I love you so much sunshine It’s my daughter’s birthday 10/12/2008 and yes baby,it your birthday for the rest of the month!"

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