The beloved Nollywood actor melted hearts across social media after sharing a video of himself surprising his mother, Deaconess Felicia Akoke Adekola, with a brand new car as a birthday gift.
In the clip posted on his Instagram page, Deaconess Adekola is seen seated inside her new vehicle, clearly overwhelmed with joy, while her son, ever the comedian, playfully teased her about her driving skills. Only Odunlade could turn such a touching moment into something that also makes you laugh.
But beneath the jokes was a son who clearly adores his mother deeply. In his caption, he showered her with prayers and love and wrote:
"Happy birthday to you, Our Great Mummy. Deaconess F A ADEKOLA… E PE LAYE NINU ALAFIA. L'ORUKO JESU. We LOVE you, Grandma."
The post spread across timelines almost instantly. Fans and fellow colleagues flooded the comment section to celebrate Deaconess Adekola and commend her son for honouring her in such a meaningful and generous way.
Happy birthday, Deaconess Adekola.
Happy birthday to you Our Great Mummy❤️❤️🎹🎤🎼
— Odunlade Adekola (@Odunomoadekola) May 23, 2026
Deaconess F A ADEKOLA … E PE LAYE NINU ALAFIA
L’ ORUKO JESU🙏🙏 We LOVE You Grandma❤️ pic.twitter.com/xvBoESLxRB