Nollywood actress Mercy Aigbe has offered heartfelt prayers for her colleague and close friend, Kemi Afolabi, as she marked her birthday.
Taking to Instagram on Tuesday, Mercy Aigbe shared photos of Kemi and accompanied them with an emotional tribute, describing her as “My Personal Person” and a strong woman.
In the birthday message, Mercy expressed gratitude for Kemi’s life and offered prayers for peace, joy and prosperity in the new year.
“I thank God for your life, for your heart, and for the beautiful person you are,” she wrote.
She prayed for doors of opportunity to open for the actress, asking that grace and blessings surround her in all she does.
“I’m grateful for you, and I pray this year brings you closer to everything your heart desires. Have a Blast! Love you mucho,” she added.
The message reflects the friendship both actresses have maintained over the years in the Yoruba film industry, where they have often publicly supported each other.
The birthday tribute has drawn particular attention because of Kemi Afolabi’s health journey, which has given many of her recent milestones added meaning for fans and colleagues.
Kemi has spoken openly in recent years about living with Lupus, revealing in 2022 that she was diagnosed the previous year after months of illness and what she described as initial misdiagnoses before eventually receiving confirmation abroad.
At the time, the actress shared how serious the health battle had become, disclosing that there was a period she believed she might not survive.
She said she even made preparations for death, including writing her will and purchasing a burial plot during the height of the uncertainty.
Those revelations sparked widespread concern at the time and drew support from colleagues and fans.
Since then, Kemi Afolabi has continued treatment and has reported improvements in her condition with ongoing medical care.
Against that backdrop, Mercy Aigbe’s birthday message has resonated as more than a routine celebrity tribute, with many seeing it as a celebration of friendship, resilience, and gratitude.
The post has also attracted reactions from fans, who praise the bond between the two actresses and send their own birthday wishes and prayers to Kemi.
