Singer and actress Nandi Madida recently marked a special milestone, celebrating her daughter Nefertiti’s 6th birthday. In a heartfelt post, Nandi shared adorable pictures of her daughter and expressed her love and pride for her. “It’s something else when your last born is no longer a baby. To my sweet girl Queen Nefertiti! I can’t believe you’re 6 years old. It is such an honor being your mom, I’m so inspired and proud of you! Love you dearly. Happy birthday, thank you for choosing me to be your mother. Your story has inspired so many to understand and celebrate their kids. You did that! Love you soooo much Nefi!” she wrote.
Nandi went on to encourage her daughter to continue embracing her uniqueness. “Continue to dance to the beat of your own drum, birthday girl. And continue to be proud of your neurodivergence, continue to inspire and uplift the world with your uniqueness and story.”
Award-winning producer Zakes Bantwini also shared a touching message for their daughter. “Happy Birthday to your amazing little star! Today is a celebration of YOU, all your unique sparkles, your incredible mind, and the special way your autism helps you see the world in wonderful colors and patterns that others might miss,” he wrote. “I love watching you grow and discover your own path, following what makes your heart happy. Your beautiful autistic mind works in remarkable ways that make you perfectly, wonderfully you. The way you understand things deeply, notice details others overlook, and feel experiences so richly is truly special.”
Zakes continued, expressing his deep love for his daughter. “I treasure every moment we share, from our quiet times together to your excited moments about the things you love most. May your day be filled with all your favorite things, gentle happiness, and just the right amount of excitement. You are so deeply loved, exactly as you are—autism and all, because that’s what makes you the extraordinary child who has taught me so much about patience, understanding, and unconditional love. Happy Birthday, my precious one! @nefertitimadida.”
Along with the parents’ heartfelt messages, several celebrities joined in to wish Nefertiti a happy birthday. Media personality Minnie Dlamini shared, “Happy birthday baby girl,” while radio personality Thando Thabethe wrote, “Happy birthday princess.”
The couple’s heartfelt messages show how much they treasure their daughter’s uniqueness and continue to celebrate her in the most loving way.