Nollywood actress and producer Wumi Toriola is celebrating herself as she turns a year older today.
Sharing stunning photos of herself, she said she is celebrating her growth, survival, wins, and the quiet strength that carried her through every chapter.
She said she has moved, evolved, and outgrown places, people and versions of herself that were not meant to stay.
Appreciating those who stood by her, she added that she is asking for courage to keep rising, wisdom to keep choosing what matters and grace to remain kind, genuine and full of love.
“Happy Birthday To Me.
Today, I don’t just celebrate my age; I celebrate my growth, my survival, my wins, the quiet strength that carried me through every chapter.
To everyone who stood by me, especially my incredible fans, thank you.
As I begin this new year, I don’t ask for a life without challenges; I ask for courage to keep rising, the wisdom to keep choosing what matters, and the grace to remain kind, genuine, and full of love.
To the younger version of me who wondered if she would ever make it this far.
Yep, we did; look at us now.
Here’s to more grace, more purpose, more place, more beautiful stories, more wins, and more life”.
While counting down to her birthday, Toriola issued a PSA to her colleagues, saying it isn’t a must for them to give her gifts. She made it clear that she doesn’t like seeing birthday epistles that start with ‘A queen was born’, as it triggers her.
Last year, while celebrating her birthday, she revealed that she had given so much of herself creatively, mentally, and emotionally. She noted how the love and support she had received from the public had pushed her to keep going even on hard days.
For her birthday in 2023, Wumi noted how she had really grown, evolved, and transformed into a powerhouse woman. She stated that she had gradually proven herself and paid her dues in full diligence, dedication, and wholesome commitment to skills.
Celebrating her, Omowunmi Ajiboye revealed unknown facts about Wumi. She hailed her for being talented, brilliant, and beautiful and praised her for having a heart of Gold. Ajiboye admitted that though Wumi is stubborn, she is one of the sweetest people on earth.
A few days before her birthday in 2024, the filmmaker had stirred the internet with debate over her real age. The mother of one dramatically announced that she will be clocking 40 and claimed that the anticipation of her ‘imaginary’ 40th birthday had made her lose control over her eating habits.
Sometimes back, Wumi revealed an unknown fact about herself, stating that she walks her own path unapologetically and with unwavering focus. The mother of one made it known that she doesn’t allow the noise, hype and opinions to move her.