Samuel Banks went all out to celebrate his best friend and colleague, Rufai, on her birthday with surprises which included a variety of luxury gifts and a cheque worth ₦4 million.
The display of generosity appeared carefully planned, showing appreciation for Rufai’s contributions both professionally and personally.
The birthday celebration quickly captured the attention of social media users, with clips from the event circulating online.
Samuel’s gesture reinforced the closeness of their friendship and the value of recognising hard work.
Celebrating friendship and effort
Rufai, who collaborates with Samuel on various skits, was recognised not just for her birthday but for her consistent dedication.
Observers noted that the act reflects a rare appreciation of colleagues in the entertainment space, particularly women in creative partnerships.
The surprise included more than just the cheque; luxury cake, lavish teddy bear among others.
This event sparked conversations about valuing collaboration, recognising equal contributions, and celebrating friendship beyond traditional expectations.
Social media reactions
The birthday surprise quickly went viral on X, sparking a range of reactions from fans and observers. Below are some of the notable reactions from users:
remy_mooo said: “This cs is really something else, you all forget rufai puts in as much effort in those skits as samuel does, rufai has constantly showed up for samuel as well, you people down play women too much reducing women to mere sex objects that can only be treated well if she opens legs”
Anonymous User wrote: “In all my existence I have never witnessed or heard that a girl surprised a boy like this it’s always us doing the most”
Theyenvyherrrr commented: “Na him know how much e don make since their”
Realeminent said: “Life gets better when you click with the right ones”
Watch the video below…
Samuel banks surprised his best friend and colleague, Rufai with lots of luxurious gifts and a whopping check of 4 million Naira for her birthday🥹✨❤️ pic.twitter.com/Nsw3QUOvpy
— Oyindamola🙄 (@dammiedammie35) September 25, 2025