Felicia Udeji, Reporting
Nollywood Icon Iniobong Edo Ekim known by her fans as Ini Edo has added another year to her age today.
In the spirit of celebration the Awka Ibom born wrote a heartwarming note to her older self.
In the note she expressed gratitude for the many opportunities to grow and develop and also talked about how she has been used by others.
“Happy birthday to me! I am grateful for all the opportunities I’ve had to grow and develop this year. I am grateful for every door that was closed, because it was not
the right path for me.
” I am grateful for everyone who used my kindness and vulnerability as a sign of weakness.. I am here for all the life lessons.. I will keep loving wholeheartedly, being true to myself and upholding the law of compassion towards as many as come my way.
” I will stay evolving and will live to my full potential. The best of me is here and it will only get better . Thank you to everyone of you, who see through the physical, through the lows and the highs, yet you are still gracious enough to rock with me .
“God will keep us all in good health and prosperity. Cheers to life and to the best version of me .
“The busyness this coming year, and quiet my mind. I am going to reflect on who I am, and who I want to become. I will discover me”
The veteran actress who began her film career in the year 2000 has featured in over 200 movies.
In 2013, she was a judge for the Miss Black Africa UK Pageant and De9jaSpirit Talent Hunt.
In 2014, Miss Ini Edo was appointed by the United Nations as a United Nations Habitat Youth Envoy.