Popular actor Chinedu Ikedieze, also known as Aki, celebrated the first birthday of his son, Chidubem Ikedieze, by offering heartfelt prayers in a post on his official Instagram account on Thursday, July 3.

The 47-year-old prayed for God’s blessings, wisdom, understanding, knowledge, discernment, guidance, and protection as he grows.

He wrote: “Hurrayyy!! My boy, Chidubem Ivan Michael Chinedu Ikedieze, is ONE,” the Aki na Ukwa star began.

“I stand on the altar of the most high God to declare upon you, my son, that God shall shape you to be a courageous man.”

“He shall bless your spiritual strength and resilience. May you grow in his faith and trust in Him, standing firm in His Word and seeking His presence daily. He will fill you with the Holy Spirit, empowering you to face challenges and temptations through His might and power.

“Father, do also bless him with wisdom and understanding. Help him to grow in knowledge and discernment. May he find joy in learning and develop a passion for truth and wisdom.

“Finally, I ask for Your guidance and protection over him. Keep him safe from harm and surround him always with Your angels. Grant him peace and confidence, and may every fear he holds be something that he stands up to, knowing that you are always by his side.

“HAPPY BIRTHDAY, ODOGWU NWOKE.”