Nollywood actor and filmmaker, Ibrahim Yekini popularly known as Itele has been left speechless after his students surprised him ahead of his birthday.
The movie star, who is set to turn a new age on January 1st, was treated to a birthday surprise by students of his film production. Sharing clips from the surprise party online, he revealed that both his old and new students came together to pull off the surprise which left him shocked.
He expressed how grateful he is to have them in his life as their sweet gesture left him touched beyond words. She appreciated him for his kindness and further expressed how proud he is to call her their products.
Itele also appreciated his wife, who was also a part of it all.
“My students @dicon_schoolofpfa both old and new pulled out a birthday surprise for me today, and my birthday is still January 1st.
I was so shocked and at the same time, I’m so grateful to have amazing people like you in my life. I’m touched beyond words, I am indeed very grateful for your kindness. I am proud to call you all my products.
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May Allah continue to bless you all. Your pockets will not run dry. E se mo dupe.
To my lovely wife thank you so much my bestie, ure the best @beauty_by_icon”.
Months back, congratulatory messages poured in for popular Itele, as he acquired a brand new car, to reward himself for his hard work.
The good news was shared by his female colleague, Olayinka Solomon who shared photos of his new whip.
In other news, Itele had beaten his senior colleagues, Afeez Owo, Kolawole Ajeyemi, Segun Ogungbe, and others as he bagged double awards – Best Actor of the Year and Best Director of the Year.
The talented role interpreter expressed gratitude to his fans as he noted how making people laugh through movies, isn’t an easy task.
He appreciated the organizers of the award for recognizing how hard he works in comedy movies.
The double awards came just a few days after he bagged a leadership award for his contributions to entertainment. The award was also a reflection of his character in society and mentorship to the youth.
Expressing gratitude to the organizers, Itele noted how many give awards, but God gives rewards. He expressed how humbled and grateful he is for the recognition of his talent.
