“I Wasn’t Born With a Silver Spoon”: Muyiwa Ademola Reflects on His Journey as He Turns 55
- Nollywood star Muyiwa Ademola celebrated his 55th birthday with a heartfelt message reflecting on his humble beginnings and expressing gratitude to God for transforming his life
- The actor revealed that he wasn't born with a silver spoon, or even a plastic one, but God changed his story and blessed him with a golden spoon instead
- Fans and colleagues, including Shaffy Bello, Mo Bimpe, and Femi Adekanye, flooded his comment section with birthday wishes, celebrating the actor's special day
Nollywood actor Muyiwa Ademola marked his 55th birthday, using the occasion to reflect on his life journey and express deep gratitude for how far he has come.
On Monday, January 26, 2026, he shared a video on Instagram where he looked back on his experiences, explaining that his story was shaped by humble beginnings but transformed through divine grace.
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Ademola revealed that he was not born into privilege and described his early years of lack, even the most basic comforts.
He explained that despite this, his life has been turned around, and he now sees himself as blessed with opportunities and achievements that he never imagined possible.
He emphasised that his journey has been thorough, filled with lessons, growth, and continuous progress, and he remains committed to learning and achieving more.
The actor also shared how important his family has been in his story, noting that he feels fortunate to be surrounded by love and support.
He expressed appreciation not only for his immediate family but also for his wider circle of fans and colleagues who have stood by him over the years.
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His post was met with warm responses from fellow actors such as Shaffy Bello and Mo Bimpe, alongside many admirers who filled his comment section with congratulatory messages and heartfelt wishes.
Muyiwa Ademola is widely recognised as one of the respected figures in Yoruba Nollywood, with a career spanning decades and a reputation for delivering memorable performances.
His rise from modest beginnings to becoming a household name in the industry has made his reflections on resilience and gratitude particularly meaningful to his audience.
As he celebrated his new age, Ademola encouraged his supporters to join him in giving thanks, making his birthday not just a personal milestone but also a moment of shared joy with those who have followed his journey.
Check out Muyiwa Ademola’s post below:
Colleagues and fans celebrate Muyiwa Ademola's birthday
Legit.ng compiled the reactions of netizens below:
@iamshaffybello said:
"Happy Birthday Muyiwa. 🎉🎂🥳 Grace found you and it will continue to carry you to Greater Heights IJN 🙏🏾🍾🥂"
@mo_bimpe commented:
"Happy birthday papa! You are amazing, your support and love for us means so much to us. Thank you for all you do sir . We love you 😘 ❤️"
@therealfemiadekanye wrote:
"Happy birthday egbon Muyiwa 🙌❤️I celebrate you on ur special day so u r permitted to do this shakara well well😍🙌🤣long life in good health is what I pray for u sir 🙏🏾much love always 😍❤️"
@glitterstouch_makeovers reacted:
"Happy birthday my beloved papa inu yin adun kale 😍 thank you for your love and support towards me and my brand aje mo fo fu e idan nla🙌 enjoy ur day baba mi aunthe❤️❤️❤️ pls where h dey go bobo yin😂😂😂"
@oluwatee33 said:
"Happy birthday to you baami ……E ma gboo e ma too Ema fi erigi jobi 🙏🙏you'll live to celebrate more years on the earth surface 🙏🙏🙏🙏🎉🎂🎊❤️❤️HBD SIR"
Muyiwa explains absence from cousin Allwell Ademola's burial
Earlier, Legit.ng reported that Muyiwa Ademola broke his silence after missing his cousin Allwell Ademola's burial ceremony in Lagos.
The burial ceremony took place on January 8 and 9, 2026, and was attended by popular faces in the Yoruba movie industry. Muyiwa was noticeably absent from the event.
The veteran actor explained that he was out of the country during the burial. He penned a moving tribute to his late cousin, asking her to extend greetings to his father, Awofe Ademola and his Uncle Adetokunbo Ademola.
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