Nollywood actress Iyabo Ojo has written beautiful words for her son Festus Ojo, who turns 26 today, June 21st, 2025.
The mother of two, who has been counting down to his day, took to her Instagram page to share photos of him from Priscilla’s wedding and affirm her love for him.
Iyabo described him as her first love and fruit, and rained prayers on him.
“Happy birthday, King @festo_baba!
May God’s goodness and blessings overflow in your life, and may you continue to excel in every area. Enjoy your special day, my first love and fruit!
I love you so much!
Happy26thbithday
Babajeje
June21st”.
Last year, Iyabo, celebrated as her son, finally graduated from Altinbas University in Istanbul, Turkey. Sharing photos from the graduation ceremony, Iyabo appreciated her son for making her proud as she noted how his graduation is a testament to his hard work and dedication. Iyabo used the opportunity to lament her plight as a single mother as she admitted that it wasn’t easy.
In 2023, on her son’s birthday, Iyabo had queried Festus about his love life, questioning when she would meet his girlfriend. Iyabo further spoke on his personality as she expressed how blessed she was to be his mother, as he is the best son any mother could wish for.
In other news, Iyabo shared her painful experiences of surviving as a single mother and being treated as a second-class citizen due to her failed marriage. Iyabo recounted how people called her all manner of names because of her failed marriage both in the movie industry and the world at large.