IBADAN, Nigeria (VOICE OF NAIJA) – It’s double celebration for Nollywood actress, Iyabo Ojo, as she clocks 45 and also unveiled her lover, Paulo to the public on Wednesday, 21 December, 2022.
The movie star revealed that the Chief Executive Officer of Upfront and Personal Management, Paul Okoye, aka Paulo, was her lover.
The actress took to her Instagram page in the early hours of Wednesday to share their loved up memories.
In the caption, she referred to Paulo as Obi’m, which is loosely translated as ‘my heart’ in Igbo language.
Ojo wrote: “My Obi’m. Happy 45th birthday Iysexy. New age, new life, new wins. Cheers to forever #iypaulo.”
Paulo also took to his Instagram page to celebrate his lover whom he described as ‘Ezenwanyi’, meaning ‘Queen of all women’ in Igbo language.
Sharing a picture of himself and the actress, Paulo wrote: “Happy Birthday My Eze Nwanyi. We celebrate you today. Party time. Pure heart! Pure beauty!!”
Prior to her announcement, the actress had hinted at dating an Igbo man and had promised to unveil him when the time was right.
It appeared to be the right time on her 45th birthday as she shared an Instagram reel with videos and pictures of herself and Paulo.
Paulo is popular in the Nigerian showbiz scene as he manages popular entertainers like Big Brother Naija’s Maria Chike, Kizz Daniel, amongst others.
He is also the convener of the popular One Africa Music Fest, an annual event that celebrates Afrobeats.
Ojo, on her part, is the mother of two children, Festus and Priscilla, whom she had with her ex-husband, Ademidun Ojo, before their divorce in 2001.
Iyabo Ojo had since been saddled with the responsibility of taking care of her two children alone.
Her daughter, Priscilla Ojo, celebrated her mother in the comment section. She said she loves to see her happy.
In her words: “Love to see you happy always ❤️.”
Congratulations have been pouring in from her colleagues and fans on the occasion of her birthday and unveiling of her lover.
Actress, Rita Dominic who recently got married to Fidelis Anosike said: “Oh my heart… ❤️❤️”
AY Comedian said: “Congratulations fam”
Fashion designer, Toyin Lawani starred with the actress on Showmax reality show, Real Housewives of Lagos, wrote: “#iypaulo hello everyone, I’m in charge of asoebi, if you want to attend pay me 2m I’ll steal invites for you 😂😂😂🏃🏾♀️🏃🏾♀️🏃🏾♀️🏃🏾♀️🏃🏾♀️🏃🏾♀️🏃🏾♀️🏃🏾♀️🏃🏾♀️🏃🏾♀️hbd sis lovya”
Another Real Housewives of Lagos star, Chioma Goodhair also said: “OMG FINALLY!!! I’m sooo happy you’re happy. You already know how much I love you and I thank God our paths crossed and you get to be my big sis and I your lil sis for life. Happy Birthday to a real one. You’re truly cherished! Ezigbo nwanne’m”
Yvonne Jegede, Juliet Ibrahim, May Yul Edochie, Ninalowo Bolanle, Broda Shaggi, Kate Henshaw, Bimbo Oshin, and Nkechi Blessing weren’t left out of the felicitations.