Michelle Makun, the first daughter of comedian and filmmaker, Ay Makun and his estranged wife, Mabel Makun, was moved to tears by her father’s grand gesture.
Over the weekend, Glamsquad reported that Michelle Makun celebrated her 17th birthday. AY Makun took to Instagram to share heartwarming memories of their time together before she embarked on her higher education journey. The proud father expressed that watching his daughter grow had been one of his greatest joys, celebrating her successes and sending her his love and laughter for the road ahead.
To celebrate Michelle’s birthday, AY, who is currently in London promoting his movie The Waiter, surprised her at her school. He shared a heartwarming video of the moment he flew in to see her, surprising her with a cake and more.
In the heartwarming clip, the comedian traveled three hours from his location to surprise his daughter at her school and celebrate her birthday with her friends.
As AY appeared with a cake in hand, Michelle was overwhelmed with emotion, breaking down in tears at the sight of her father, who she hadn’t expected to be there.
In his caption, AY expressed his pride in celebrating his daughter’s life, beauty, and brilliant mind everything that means the world to him. He cheered on the incredible young woman she is becoming and all the exciting adventures that await her.
“Surprised my amazing daughter Michelle for her 17th birthday with a 3-hour drive from London to her school. Celebrating her life, beauty, and brilliant mind means the world to me. Here’s to the incredible young woman you are and all the adventures ahead! HappyBirthday ProudParent 17AndThriving
Many thanks to @flyairpeace @collinselesiro.official, big auntie @morenikemakun, @nollypeek @opocomedy”.
See how Netizens reacted below
One Avenue collections wrote: “Awwwwh!! AY, u have no idea how these ” little” things would mean to her. U are an intentional dad and God will bless you for these. Michelle is your baby girl forever it is clear. Keep it up. These are the things that trully matter. These are the things that calm the storms in our lives. More Grace AY. Happy birthday child.”
One Deyemitheactor wrote: “Daddy of the year!!! Happy birthday to your princess.”
One usarmary wrote: “This can never be yul. He even unfollowed his kids for not supporting him and his mistress to mock their mother.”
One I am short family wrote: “Awwwn. So sweet to watch. Thank u bros for all u do.”
One Morenike Makun wrote: “Omo daddy.”
One Deza the great wrote: “Moments we live for.”
Elsie Okpocha wrote: “Happy birthday Michelle.”
One Stephjennyek wrote: “Yul Edochie left the group chat block the admin and throw key inside Judy’s Krokus.”
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