It is the birthday of Yoruba actress, Deborah Ajijolajesu Shokoya better known as Debbie Shokoya and unlike her previous birthdays, Debbie is marking it as a wife.
The movie star, who tied the knot with her lover early this year, shared stunning photos to celebrate her day.
Debbie described herself as Iyawo Imam, meaning the wife of a cleric.
She prayed for herself to remain blessed and go enjoy more years of good health and wealth.
“Happy Birthday to me!!
Deborah Ajijola-Oluwa Irewamiri Shokoya.
Mutmainnnah Iyawo Imam.
Stay blessed now and always. More years in good health and wealth”.
Debbie Shokoya gets engaged on Valentine’s Day
Kemi Filani reported in February that Debbie Shokoya was engaged.
The Yoruba actress, who lives a quiet lifestyle, got the shock of her life when her lover went down on his knees to propose to her on Valentine’s Day.
Debbie Shokoya, who was taken aback thought she was going the spend the day with her partner, not knowing that he had something else up his sleeve.
In the video posted online by her colleague, Biola Bayo, Debbie Shokoya was seen getting down on his knees as he asked his woman to spend the rest of her life with him.
A surprised Debbie, who was dressed in white shorts and a shirt, said yes to him.
The couple went on to tie the knot at a low-key ceremony.
Reports made rounds that Debbie had gotten married to a married man, an allegation the movie star hasn’t directly addressed.
Debbie Shokoya hints at getting married
This is coming two years after Debbie Shokoya revealed her desire to get married.
One of her resolutions for 2022 was to be a MRS, but like the saying, ‘Man proposes, God disposes’, her wish didn’t come to pass.
Debbie Shokoya revealed her marital desire in a post shared on her Instagram page alongside a photo of herself excited.
According to Debbie Shokoya, she would be settling down in 2022 with her partner and building an empire together.
She wrote: “In 2022 I Am Settling Down With My Partner In Success And We Are Building An Empire Together”.
But anyway, delay isn’t always denial and we are happy that the Yoruba star is fulfilling her dream in 2023.
