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Gwen Stefani sent her middle son sweet birthday wishes on his milestone birthday on Wednesday.
The 54-year-old singer and coach, who will return as a coach for the 26th season of The Voice, shared a video with flashbacks and some videos.
“Happy 16th birthday Zuma!! We love you so much!!,” wrote the loving mom.
The social media post takes family and fans on a journey through time that begins with Zuma as an adorable baby and continues throughout the years.
The proud mother shared several snapshots of herself and her son fooling around in front of the camera.
The other photos show the teenager with the “Just a Girl” singer’s husband, Blake Shelton (48), who has been part of the young man’s life since they met Stefani in 2015.
Gwen Stefani sent her middle son sweet wishes for his milestone birthday on Wednesday, August 21. “Happy 16th birthday, Zuma!! We love you so much!!,” wrote the loving mother, 54
Photos of Zuma wearing various western hats show that the boy has adapted well to life on Stefani and Shelton’s ranch in Oklahoma.
The “It’s My Life” artist also shared a video of her son playing guitar and singing, but chose to caption it with the song “Old Enough to Know Better” by Wade Hayes.
“Thank you for choosing my husband’s song! ❤️ @wadehayesofficial,” wrote the country singer’s wife, Katherine Hayes.
Others were excited about the college jersey the teenager wore in another snapshot.
“The OU shirt is EVERYTHING!!,” wrote a fan of the singer and the University of Oklahoma.
“What a handsome cowboy who feels right at home with this guitar! Zuma has gone country! Happy birthday!”
Stefani has two children with her ex-husband Gavin Rossdale, 58: Zuma, his older brother Kingston, 18, and his younger brother Apollo, 10.
The proud father celebrated his son’s birthday on stage during the Bush concert in Holmdel, New Jersey.
Stefani added sweet snaps of Zuma as an adorable baby
The social media post takes family and fans on a walk through time. The proud mother shared several snapshots of herself and her son fooling around in front of the camera
In other photos, the teenager is seen with the Just a Girl singer’s husband Blake Shelton, 48, who has been part of the young man’s life since they got together with Stefani in 2015. Fans also loved pictures of the teenager playing the guitar. “Zuma has gone country! Happy birthday!” wrote one fan.
This photo of Zuma wearing an OU t-shirt was particularly popular with fans. “The OU shirt is EVERYTHING!!,” wrote one fan of the singer and the University of Oklahoma
The “Forever May You Run” singer brought his son on stage to play with the band. Later, a birthday cake and gold Mylar balloons with the number 16 were rolled onto the stage.
Rossdale asked the crowd to sing “Happy Birthday” with him to the teenager.
A photo of the birthday boy shows him backstage celebrating with cake and balloons.
“ZUMA – happy 16th birthday my beautiful boy,” wrote the rocker.
“It’s been a wild ride so far, Mr. High-Speed Acrobatics Specialist. Now he’s developing into an incredible singer and guitarist.”
“You are the right one,” the proud father continued. “You are a talented musician and a great person and I would be happy about any recognition,” he joked.
“I love you to the infinite universe. Your daddy ❤️”
