Nollywood actress, Iyabo Ojo has taken to social media to celebrate in a special way her senior colleague, Ekpenyong Bassey Inyang better known as Keppy as he clocks 60 years old today, 21st March 2023.
Taking to her Instagram page, Iyabo Ojo who is filled with gratitude shared a picture of the prominent actor and producer as she appreciated him for paving a way for her in the movie industry.
According to the mother of two, Ekpenyong Bassey gave her a referral twenty-five years ago note to give a then director. That little note was the starting point of her journey to a successful acting career. She went on to say that her success story would only be complete with Keppy’s support and encouragement.
Iyabo further acknowledged Ekpenyong Bassey as a great man and an icon in the industry as she wished him well on his 6th birthday. She thanked him and his wife for opening their doors to her and for accepting and believing in her..
She penned:
“Today, I celebrate a great man, an icon, my God sent @officialkeppyekpenyong that little referral note you gave me 25 years ago to give Uncle’s Matthias (then director) was my starting point to a now beautiful & successful career as an actor ……..my success story can never be complete without you……. happy 60th birthday, and may you continue to flourish in God’s grace and blessings…. Thank you & your beautiful wife for opening your doors to me, accepting & believing in me, I’m forever grateful, sir.”
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