'Acclaimed actor Kiki Bakare expresses gratitude to Iyabo Ojo for her pivotal role in his acting career'

In the world of Nollywood, actress Iyabo Ojo has endeared herself to many colleagues, who have showered her with praise and appreciation. The most recent person to do so is Kiki Bakare.

As Iyabo celebrated her 46th birthday on Thursday, Kiki took to his Instagram page to pay a heartfelt tribute to her, revealing that she was responsible for giving him his first acting opportunity.

He expressed deep gratitude to her, acknowledging her as a remarkable woman and mentor. Kiki expressed how fortunate he felt to have crossed paths with her and showered her with blessings.

“Many are unaware that you gave me my first chance in acting,thank you for being an exceptional woman and teacher, and I thank God for our encounter. Wishing you everything you wish for yourself.. LlNP ma (queen mother) @iyaboojofespris ❤️

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Happy birthday to you ma wishing you the best of the best!Greater height ijn”.

Reacting in the comments section, Iyabo Ojo expressed her appreciation, referring to Kiki as ‘her brother’.

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She wrote, “Thank you so much, my brother”.

In his comments section, numerous individuals praised Iyabo Ojo, emphasizing her deserving title as “A Queen Mother”.

Mujidat Oyerinde mentioned, “Queen Mother for many reasons

Ceebee Gold commented, “A great woman with a great personality ni Iyabo Ojo tia

Seams By Bella added, “Queen mother for a reason

Aridunnu Nimi expressed, “Such a beautiful soul”.

Aside from Kiki Bakare, several other celebrities have also benefitted from Iyabo Ojo’s generosity over the years.

In a recent interview, Funke Akindele recounted how her colleagues, Iyabo Ojo and Sikiratu Sindodo, supported her during her early career days and helped elevate her in the industry.

Funke revealed that due to her physical appearance, which many considered ‘ugly’, she faced prejudice and was only offered minor roles. This took a toll on her, but Iyabo and Sikiratu stood up for her.

Another junior colleague, Kiitan Bukola, expressed gratitude to Iyabo for her love and support during a challenging period when her Lekki property was demolished.

Kiitan shared a heartbreaking video, revealing that Iyabo had offered her accommodation in her house until she got back on her feet.

Lola Alao also commended Iyabo Ojo, highlighting how her support had significantly boosted sales for her clothing business, thanks to Iyabo’s promotional efforts.

In a recent heartwarming gesture, Iyabo surprised Mercy Aigbe with a generous financial contribution to support her new movie, Ada Omo Daddy. Despite being out of the country, Iyabo also gave Mercy free tickets to distribute to her fans.

Mercy Aigbe was left speechless and deeply moved by the heartfelt gesture, inviting Iyabo to return to the country and meet with her fans, while expressing her gratitude for the outstanding support.