Nollywood actor and director, Ibrahim Yekini, known as Itele, was left in awe after his students threw him a surprise ahead of his upcoming birthday.
The renowned actor, marking his birthday on January 1st, was pleasantly shocked by a surprise party organized by his film production students. Sharing moments from the surprise online, he expressed his gratitude towards both his former and current students for putting together the unexpected event, which took him completely off guard.
He conveyed his immense appreciation for their thoughtful gesture, leaving him deeply moved. He also thanked them for acknowledging his kindness and expressed pride in being associated with them as their mentor.
Itele also expressed his gratitude towards his wife, who was also part of the heartwarming surprise.
“My students @dicon_schoolofpfa, both old and new, organized a surprise birthday celebration for me today, even though my birthday is on January 1st.
I was completely taken aback and at the same time, tremendously grateful to have incredible people like you in my life. I am deeply touched and extremely thankful for your kindness. I am proud to call all of you my mentees.
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May Allah continue to bless all of you. Your generosity will never diminish. E se mo dupe.
To my lovely wife, thank you so much my bestie, you are the best @beauty_by_icon”.
Months ago, Itele received numerous congratulatory messages when he purchased a new car to reward himself for his hard work.
His colleague, Olayinka Solomon, shared the news and photos of his new car.
In further developments, Itele triumphed over his senior colleagues, Afeez Owo, Kolawole Ajeyemi, Segun Ogungbe, among others, clinching two awards – Best Actor of the Year and Best Director of the Year.
The talented actor expressed his gratitude to his fans, acknowledging the challenging nature of bringing laughter to audiences through movies.
He also extended his appreciation to the award organizers for recognizing his dedication to comedy films.
The double awards followed closely on the heels of his receipt of a leadership award for his contributions to the entertainment industry. It was a reflection of his societal impact and mentorship to young talents.
Expressing his gratitude towards the organizers, Itele emphasized that many may give awards, but God gives rewards. He expressed his humility and thankfulness for the acknowledgment of his talents.