Veteran actor, Adebayo Salami, popularly known as “Oga Bello”, on Monday, advised Nigerians to imbibe the virtue of humility which had been the secret to his success.
Salami, who just clocked 70, gave the advice in Lagos.
He appreciated God for the unusual grace, adding that humility was a great virtue that could spur an individual’s success.
Salami said: “I thank Almighty Allah for spearing my life to be 70 years today, this is not a joke after so many challenges I have been able to overcome.
“I look back and see what God has done to me and my family. I can recall that God has been kind to me and my children, I thank the Almighty Allah for that.
“Then at 70, I still have the strength to do my job and I am still relevant, I thank God for all these.
“Now, I want to continue to make my fans happy, maintain my character which has led me to where I am today, it is good to be humble.
” I pray that God will continue to guide, protect and direct me as usual.”
Meanwhile, family members and celebrities in the entertainment industry, on Monday, celebrated “Oga Bello”.
They took to their Instagram pages to celebrate the Nollywood icon who had dedicated most of his lifetime in the industry.
His son, Femi Adebayo, described how close he had been to his father, refering to him as his “aproko partner”.
“My dear dad, today you are 70. I wish you happiness with good health and longlife.
“You have been an amazing best friend, confidant, padi, aproko partner, in short, my everything.
“I pray that your joy will never know boundaries, may God bless you with long life to continue to enjoy the fruit of your labour and may God continue to guide and guard you. Thank you for everything you have done for us.”
Also, his age-long colleague in the industry, Jide Kosoko, eulogied him as he wrote, “Egbon mi Aremu omo Agbogunleri. Iwo na ko, Olorun ni, continue to live your life.
“Happy birthday to leader of leaders, 70th is the number. Almighty Allah will continue to be with you and your family. Congrats egbon.”
Similarly, actress Bukola Awoyemi, popularly known as Arugba, said” “See who is 70, my daddy. Hip hip hip hurray!
“Knowing you has always been a great privilege, the father-daughter relationship is what I don’t want to end, keep being good daddy.
“Wishing you long life and prosperity in good health and great wealth in Jesus Mighty Name, Amen.”
Actress Adebimpe Oyemade-Adedimeji, in her congratulatory message, said, “Daddy looking peng.
“Happy birthday to a living legend, an icon, a great role model to many, a wonderful mentor, keep shining daddy in good health and plenty wealth, daddy. God bless you today and forever.”
Actor Adeniyi Johnson, wrote, “Happy birthday daddy. We love you and appreciate you.
“Thank you for being a father indeed, good health and peace of mind for the rest of your life sir.”
