Interior designer and entrepreneur Mabel Makun has expressed her profound appreciation following a series of events marking her 40th milestone. Reflecting on the double celebrations held on March 30 and April 4, 2026, the mother of two described the experience as one for the books. Sharing photos of herself alongside her daughters, she was quick to credit her Creator for the success of the festivities, noting that she feels like nothing without divine support.
The birthday was particularly emotional for Mabel as she witnessed friends and family members traveling from both near and far to join her. She admitted to being overwhelmed by the depth of support shown to her during this new chapter of her life. For Mabel, reaching 40 represents not just another year older, but a dedicated opportunity to become a better version of herself while keeping her heart full of gratitude.
The celebration was also a bittersweet moment of remembrance. While marking the big 40, Mabel paid a touching tribute to her late mother, Mrs. Rose Temietan Eyesan Nwanegbu, who passed away in 2024. She shared a video featuring herself and her daughters dressed in gold, revealing a poignant detail: she had originally planned a joint photoshoot with her mother to celebrate the matriarch’s 70th birthday later this year. Sadly, her mother did not live to see the day, a loss Mabel described as a quiet, lingering grief.
This isn’t the first time the public has followed Mabel’s journey through highs and lows. Many will recall the support she received from industry figures like Sandra Okagbue, Medlin Boss, and Stella Michaels during her mother’s burial at Garden Ikoyi in Lagos. That period was marked by significant online conversation, especially regarding the noticeable absence of her estranged husband, Ayo Makun, and his siblings, which many fans at the time felt was a missed opportunity for support during her moment of grief.
Despite the personal challenges and the transition in her private life, Mabel remains a pillar of strength in her professional world. Only last year, she celebrated the 13th anniversary of her interior design brand, reminding her followers that she built her business from the ground up. Her recent birthday reflections reinforce that same spirit of resilience, as she thanked God for giving her the strength to remain unbroken regardless of the circumstances she has faced.
