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Fausat Balogun, Regina Chukwu, Seyi Edun, Adeniyi Johnson, Others Storm Tayo Odueke’s Surprise Birthday Party
Members of the Nigerian Yoruba movie industry have shown their love and support for their colleague, Tayo Odueke better known as Sindodotayo.
Esabod Global Newa reported earlier that the actress was treated to a surprise birthday bash by her loved ones.
Sindodo couldn’t hold back her tears as she was clearly taken aback.
In the sweet video, Sindodo stepped into the birthday hall and couldn’t fathom what was happening.
She attempted to leave the hall when her friends drew her back.
The mum of one wept profusely as the sweet love overwhelmed her.
The actress was given an early birthday bash and her colleagues turned up in large numbers for her.
The who is who in Yoruba industry all came out in style to celebrate with her.
Many of her colleagues came together to surprise her and among them were Fausat Balogun, Kemi Korede, Ayobami Ojo, Ijebu, Regina Chukwu, Seyi Edun, Adeniyi Johnson, Jiganbabaoja, and many others graces the occasion.
Her birthday seemed like a reunion as many of her colleagues were present at the event.
Last year, Sindodo got so emotional as she celebrated her mother.
The actress in an emotional note to her mother regretted abandoning her.
She revealed that she was always far from her mother although she seemed close to her because she was engrossed with her career and business.
She noted how she was struggling to make money and put food on the table and never realized that her mother was aging.
“Am quite emotional this morning
Asking myself where I was when my Mum was growing so old?
I was close yet so far
Busy hustling to make ends meet and nit knowing time was ticking
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