By Joy Akanu
Fans of ace Nollywood actress Eniola Badmus have celebrated her as she marks her 44th birthday.
The News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) reports that the actress earlier shared photographs on her verified Instagram page @ eniola_badmus on Monday, alongside a message reflecting on her journey.
In the post, she expressed gratitude to God for the growth and victories she has experienced over the years.
Badmus described her journey as one marked by grace, growth, victories and blessings, noting that the challenges she encountered had strengthened her.
She wrote: “I survived. I won. I’m still winning.
“Another year, another chapter, another reason to say thank you, God!
“Looking back at my journey, I see nothing but grace, growth, victories and blessings. Every season shaped me, every challenge strengthened me, and every blessing reminded me that God was never done with me.
“Today, I celebrate me……Eniola Badmus.
“No apologies. No explanations. Just gratitude, confidence and expectation”.
The actress also spoke about her expectations for the new phase, praying for bigger dreams, bigger blessings and greater impact.
“Here’s to bigger dreams, bigger blessings, bigger money, greater impact and a chapter so beautiful only God could have written it.
“Happy Birthday to me! The crown is still on”.
Badmus’ birthday message has attracted goodwill messages and prayers from fans, friends and colleagues in the entertainment industry.
@diiadem wrote: “Happy birthday biggest E!”
@unusualphyna said: “Happy birthday queen”
@caramel.plugg wrote: “Happy Birthday”.
@georgethonia said: “Happy birthday beautiful Eni. May God continue to bless you and answer All your secret prayers”.
@faithiawilliams wrote: “Happy beautiful birthday my darling sister”
@lolarsfinesse wrote: “Happy birthday senator badosky, Cheers to a new age filled with grace, growth and happiness”.
@habeebalagbe said: “Happy birthday ma”.
@iamlizzyjay wrote: “Badosky Happy birthday to you, long life and prosperity”.
@uniquegold_by_omolara said: “Happy birthday mama”.
@ucheogbodo wrote: “Happy birthday Badosky”.
NAN reports that Badmus, born on Sept.7, 1982 in Ijebu Ode, Ogun State, is an actress, producer and scriptwriter who began her acting career in the early 2000s.
She gained widespread recognition following her appearance in the 2008 movie “Jenifa”, where she played the character “Gbogbo Bigz Girls”, and has since featured in several Nollywood productions.
She has also ventured into film production and has remained a prominent figure in the Yoruba and mainstream Nigerian film industries.
In addition to entertainment, she has been involved in public service and political engagements, as she is presently the Special Assistant to the Speaker of the Nigerian House of Representatives on Social Events and Public Hearings.
The actress has also attracted attention in recent years for her transformation and weight-loss journey, which she has described as a significant personal achievement.
As she celebrates another year, fans and colleagues continue to celebrate Badmus for her contribution to Nollywood and her enduring presence in Nigeria’s entertainment industry.(NAN)(www.nannews)