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Nollywood actress Bimpe Akintunde is celebrating her birthday today, and the movie star is avoiding epistle.
Taking to her Instagram page, the mother of one stated that there is no epistle this year, and all she can say is God has been faithful to her. She made it known that though she doesn’t have it in abundance, she is a thankful soul.
“It’s my birthday, everyone.
This year, no Epistle
God has been faithful
Just type ‘Alhamdulilai’ to thank God for my life
No, be say e plenty I am just a thankful soul.
Ko si kekere oore ,
Alhamdulilai is my song.
Happy birthday to me
Bimpe Akintunde Ganiyu (Mrs)”.
In another post, she described herself as a woman who is always focused, working hard and striving to get better. She reiterated that she is only focused on just herself.
The movie star prayed for her Maker to send her the help she needs and to crown all her efforts as she noted how she works extra hard.
“Happy birthday to a woman
Focusing, working, striving
On how to get better
A woman’s focus
It’s just on Her!!!
Amoke, May Almighty Allah send you all of the help you need
May Almighty Allah crown All of your efforts
You work so hard!!! May Almighty Allah bless you with good health and long life, to reap the fruit of your labour
May God be merciful to me”.
Taking to her comment section, the likes of Jide Awobona, Kemi Korede, Shola Kosoko, Toyin Abraham, Bukunmi Oluwasina, Tawa Ajisefinni, Yomi Fabiyi and Habibat Jinad sent her birthday wishes.
This would be the actress’ first birthday as a married woman. Esabod Global News reported in June 2023 that after 2 years of being single, Bimpe Akintunde tied the knot to Yousuph O Ganiyu, a man with two wives, at a Nikai ceremony.
She disclosed that her lover had been in love with her long before she met him, and she felt so blessed to have met him.
Following their wedding Nikai, Bimpe appreciated her husband and co-wives for their love and acceptance. She had also shared a message about true love, blushing over her married life as she thanked her Maker for her newfound peace while noting how true love would soften one’s heart.
Despite being a third wife to her husband, Bimpe is grateful to her Maker for sending her man her way. The movie star recently penned a note to her husband, appreciating him for being so intentional as she noted how many men have said what he said to her but couldn’t stand by their words.
Sharing their love story, she stated that she had never met a man like him, and she was blessed the day their path crossed.
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