Nigerian broadcaster Oriyomi Hamzat, has given veteran actress Iya Niwe a new house.
A series of photos and video were posted online showing the emotional moment the gift was presented to Iya Niwe.
The actress’ touching reaction upon receiving the touching gift sparked gratitude from netizens.
CEO of Agidigbo FM, Oriyomi Hamzat has surprised veteran Yoruba actress Abigail Oladeji, popularly known as Iya Niwe, with a well-furnished apartment.
The gift was presented to the actress upon her return from a trip to Jerusalem.
Hamzat shared photos and videos from the housewarming ceremony on Instagram, showcasing Iya Niwe’s emotional response as she received the keys.
A large crowd gathered in front of the property and the veteran movie star was in uncontrollable tears as she held on to the media personality for his expensive gift to her.
Hamzat consoled Iya Niwe and brought out a pair of scissors to cut the ribbon of balloons to signify the unveiling of the property.
Another clip captured Iya Niwe’s look of disbelief after she entered the house as she continued to struggle with the thought that she was now a homeowner.
Overcome with gratitude, the actress thanked Hamzat for his kindness. The post shared by the media personality read:
“The Chairman of Agidigbo FM in Nigeria and the United Kingdom, Dr Oriyomi Hamzat, today surprised and gifted a new house to legendary Nollywood actress and member of the popular Kokoro Alate programme, Abigail Oladeji, popularly known as lya Niwe.”
“Dr Oriyomi Hamzat presented the house keys to lya Niwe shortly after her return to Nigeria from Jerusalem.
“With tears of joy, lya Niwe appreciated Dr Oriyomi Hamzat for the unexpected kindness of the Chairman of Agidigbo FM.”
Iya Niwe is a beloved figure in the Yoruba film industry, known for her comedic roles in classic movies from the 90s, such as ‘Agogo Idanile’ (1991) and ‘Osumare’ (1995).
In a 2024 interview, she revealed that she had taken up farming in her village due to financial difficulties, but was persuaded by Hamzat to quit and focus on her acting career. She said:
“Thank you Hamzat. I was into farming already when Hamzat insisted I stopped.”
“I went back to Ikire after I was sent out of my house in Ibadan because I couldn’t afford rent.”
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