Timini Egbuson and Dakore Akande celebrate their mother’s 70th birthday with heartfelt tributes praising her love, grace and sacrifices

Nollywood siblings Timini Egbuson and Dakore Akande celebrated their mother’s 70th birthday on Thursday, October 1, 2026, with emotional tributes highlighting her love, sacrifices and influence on their family.

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Timini shared photographs with his mother on social media, expressing gratitude for her life and celebrating the remarkable milestone.

The actor described the past 70 years as a period of grace, love and sacrifice, while praising his mother’s spirit and praying for good health and happiness in the years ahead.

“Seventy years of Grace, love, and beautiful sacrifices. Happy birthday, Mom; you look incredible, and your spirit is unmatched,” Timini wrote.

He also thanked God for the gift of his mother’s life and prayed that her new chapter would be filled with the finest things.

“Let’s show her some love; please wish her a happy birthday and drop some prayers,” he added.

Dakore also paid tribute to her mother, describing her as her “first home” and “first teacher”.

The actress reflected on the important role her mother has played in her life, celebrating her warmth, strength and the sacrifices she has made for those around her.

“As you can see, I got it from my Mama!! 70 years of Grace. 70 years of love. 70 years of you,” Dakore wrote.

She described her mother as a woman whose laughter could light up a room and whose presence carried a quiet strength.

Dakore also praised her mother for having lived, loved, nurtured and sacrificed for the people she cares about.

She said the new decade should be a chapter centred on joy, freedom and beautiful memories.

“May this new decade bring you abundant blessings, good health, peace, laughter, and every desire of your heart,” she wrote.

The actress concluded by describing her mother as her “radiant and beautiful queen mother” and reaffirming how deeply loved and celebrated she is.

The tributes from Timini and Dakore have since attracted warm reactions from fans and well-wishers, who joined the siblings in celebrating their mother’s milestone.

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The family celebration highlights the enduring importance of family bonds, particularly on significant birthdays that offer an opportunity to honour the people whose love and sacrifices have shaped generations.