Nollywood actor Ibrahim Yekini, better known as Itele, has been overwhelmed with love from his current and former students.
The actor, who turned a year older on January 1st, shared clips from the gifts he received from his students, as he expressed gratitude to them.
He said he didn’t just teach them, he impacted lives, hence why he is remembered.
“Yesterday, my heart was full.
My ex-students and present students, and family came together and surprised me with a freezer and many beautiful gifts — not because I asked, but because love remembered me.
This is when you know you didn’t just teach…
You impacted lives.
To the beautiful souls behind this surprise:
Kemity, Stalle, Ijesha, Feranmi, Adeniyi, Janet, Kenny, Jummah, Flex, Abike, Busola, Odobs, Kenny Dior, Ojumola, 10$, Liya & Baby Police —
I see you. I feel you. I appreciate you.
May everything you’ve done for me come back to you a thousand times bigger”.
Kemi Filani reported on his birthday eve, his protege, Kemity, and her students had surprised him with a brand-new TV. Itele, who was impressed with it, said the gift touched his heart deeply and that he appreciated it as an amazing gift.
Similarly, in 2024, his students had treated him to a birthday surprise, which left him shocked. Touched by their sweet gesture, he expressed how grateful he was to have them in his life, and also appreciated his wife, who was also a part of it all.
The past year was a winning year for Itele as he had celebrated his movie making the list of Nigeria’s 2025 most searched series. Itele noted how the record is loud and the growth is real. He expressed gratitude for the journey, organic growth, real audience, and impact.
A week back, Itele was ranked among the Top 10 YouTube creators in Nigeria. He expressed gratitude for the love, support, and the journey so far. He appreciated his Koleoso family for believing in him, standing strong and for pushing the vision.