Liam Aloba, the son of late Nigerian singer Ileri Aloba, better known as Mohbad, turned three years old on Saturday, April 12, and his mother marked the occasion with a heartfelt message that moved many of her followers online.
Omowunmi, who has been raising Liam as a single mother since Mohbad’s passing in September 2023, shared fresh photos of the birthday boy on her Instagram page and accompanied them with words that made clear just how much the little boy means to her.
“Happy birthday to my heartbeat, you mean the world to me Eyinimofeoluwa and I’m so proud to be your parent. I’d walk through fire, cross oceans and do absolutely anything to make sure you are safe and happy. I will always be your biggest cheerleader and your safest harbor. I live for your smile and I would do anything to protect you. Happy birthday to the best son I could ever ask for, I love you with all my heart my Lily,” she wrote.
The post drew warm reactions from Nigerians who have followed Liam’s story closely since his father’s sudden and controversial death nearly two years ago. Mohbad passed away in September 2023 at the age of 27 under circumstances that sparked widespread public outcry and prompted calls for a thorough investigation. Liam, who was barely a year old at the time, remains the singer’s only child.
Watching him grow has become something of a collective experience for fans of his late father, many of whom flooded the comments section on Saturday with birthday messages for the toddler and words of encouragement for his mother.
Happy birthday, Liam.
