Kenyan actress Jacque Matubia recently celebrated her secondborn child, Zendaya Nyambura, on her 2nd birthday.
The event was a vibrant Moana-themed birthday party held in Matubia's backyard.
Matubia hired a local events company to bring the Moana theme to life, ensuring that every detail was perfect for Zendaya's special day.
The decor featured vibrant hues, oceanic elements, and themed decorations that transformed their home into a tropical paradise.
Why Jackie Matubia chose a party over vacation to celebrate daughter Zendaya
Matubia revealed that the decision to throw a birthday party for Zendaya was influenced by her firstborn daughter, Zari Wanjiku.
"She asked me to throw a party for Zendaya instead of going on vacation," Matubia shared, highlighting the close bond between the siblings and their mother's dedication to fulfilling their wishes.
READ: Jackie Matubia speaks on Blessing Lung'aho's new romance
Jackie Matubia announces Zendaya is her last-born child
In an emotional moment, Matubia opened up about the challenges she faced raising Zendaya on her own after breaking up with her baby daddy, Blessing Lung'aho.
"It has been a journey raising this child all by myself... it is painful... she is my lastborn," she said, shedding light on her experiences as a single mother.
Despite the hardships, Matubia has remained resilient, providing her daughters with a loving and nurturing environment.
READ: Jackie Matubia takes stand against deadbeat parents with bold message
Matubia also took to Instagram to share her joy and pride in raising Zendaya. She posted adorable photos of her daughter along with a heartfelt caption:
"To my lovely Daughter Zendaya Nyambura, the one that made me a mum again, Kitinda mimba, Raising you ever since you were born till now has been a delight… For you, it was different and very painful doing it by myself 100% but God has shown up and out for us, and as you turn 2 may what God has aligned for you in your life come to pass… You are a Star … May Nations call you blessed," she wrote.
Jackie Matubi's relationship with Blessing Lung'aho
Jackie Matubia and Blessing Lung'aho made their relationship public on February 14, 2022, when the actress introduced him as her boyfriend and the father of her unborn child. Their romance seemed promising as they got engaged in April of the same year.
However, the relationship was short-lived. Just months after giving birth, Jackie announced she was a single mother raising her children alone.
Matubia revealed that she only communicates with her first baby daddy, Captain Kennedy Njogu, as Lung'aho has been unresponsive.
Blessing Lung'aho also has another child from a previous relationship before meeting Matubia