Nollywood actor Ibrahim Yekini, otherwise known as Itele, has been left emotional over a video his wife and children made for him on Father’s Day.
In the clip, the actor’s wife, his two daughters, and his protégés had poured encomium on him, praising him for being a good father figure in their lives.
In response to the video, Itele said this year’s Father’s Day hit differently. According to him, seeing the beautiful video reminded him that every sacrifice, sleepless nights, and hard decision hasn’t gone unnoticed.
He appreciated his wife for seeing his efforts, calling her his strength, joy, and greatest blessing.
“This Father’s Day hit differently.
Seeing this beautiful video from my wife and children reminded me that every sacrifice, every sleepless night, and every hard decision has not gone unnoticed.
Thank you for seeing my efforts. You are my strength, my joy, and my greatest blessing.
@beauty_by_icon @osowande01 @iconprincess001 @queen_dabira_”.
A few weeks ago, he had sent a message to fathers as he spoke on fatherhood. He said fatherhood is more than paying bills, and expressed respect for all men who are showing up for their children emotionally, mentally, and physically.
In June 2022, Itele was embroiled in a deadbeat father allegation after his second wife called him out for neglecting their children. She revealed how she had been covering up for him for months because he was her kid’s father and she wanted to protect his career, and was single-handedly catering for the kids.
The actor was mercilessly dragged online and he had tendered an apology to the public and had promised to change. He claimed that he had been going through a lot medically which had eaten up his finances. The actor later reunited with his kids, and gave them a complete makeover.
On his wife’s birthday, the Koleoso producer appreciated her for standing by him, believing in him, and building a life with him. He stated that she is more than his partner; she is his safe place and home. He said she saw the struggles before the shine, believed in the vision before the victory and never left.
In an interview with his colleague, Bimpe Akintunde, Omowunmi revealed that she has been with the actor for close to 10 years, and they met when he had nothing. She recalled how her friends would mock her because of the car he was driving and noted that she stood by him because she loved him and saw his attitude and behaviour.
Omowunmi has no doubt been supportive of her husband and his career. In 2024, when he lost his AMVCA award, she consoled him, noting that every win is a win for them. She stated that for him to be among the nominees meant he was doing something good and added that he would remain her winner for life.
