Popular Nollywood actress, Ini Edo, has stirred the social media space with a birthday message to fellow actor and rumored lover, IK Ogbonna.

The actress shared a post on Instagram, celebrating Ogbonna’s birthday and expressing her deep affection for him on Thursday.

In her post, Ini Edo referred to Ogbonna as her “love” and “king,” showering him with praises.

She commended his amazing qualities, describing him as kind, sweet, brave, loving, smart, and possessing the purest of hearts.

The actress extended her wishes for the universe to align with his dreams and for goodness to surround him.

“It’s world Okeosisi day. Happy birthday, king! You are amazing, kind, sweet, brave, loving, smart, to me, an Old wise man and above all … you have the purest of heart. May the universe align with your every dream and may the goodness of your heart attract only and all the goodness of this world, and may Your days be filled with peace, Joy, and laughter… Happy birthday My love @ikogbonna,” she wrote.

IK Ogbonna reciprocated the love, expressing gratitude for the birthday message in the comment section. He replied, saying, “Thanks. Love u always.”

Rumors about Ini Edo and IK Ogbonna’s relationship had circulated previously, with an Instagram blogger claiming that the two were romantically involved.

The actress had attended Ogbonna’s mother’s burial last year, adding fuel to the speculations.

Both Ini Edo and IK Ogbonna are divorced. Ini Edo was previously married to Edo businessman Philip Ehiagwina, although the marriage ended in 2014.