Despite his separation from his longtime partner and mother of his kids, Bukola Arugba, Nollywood actor, Damola Olatunji is maintaining an amicable relationship with her.
It was reported by NewsNow that the mother of twins celebrated her birthday yesterday, expressing gratitude despite the end of her relationship.
In an unexpected move, Damola penned a birthday message to her that was not as affectionate, referring to her as the mother of twins instead of using their usual pet names. He also offered a prayer for her to live long enough to continue fulfilling her destiny.
“Happy birthday Iya Ibeji. May you live to fulfill destiny”.
While some praised him for his maturity, a fan criticized him for reducing Bukola to ‘Iya Ibeji’.
The fan, known as It’s Temmy Pearl wrote, “Nawa oo she don turn Iya Ibeji just like that. Nawa ooo in btw happy birthday most beautiful Arugba”
Another fan, Esty Babe4 Jesus, acknowledged that the actor was reciprocating the same energy she had shown him during his birthday. She wrote, “Return match. She also wrote, “Happy birthday baba Ibeji” during your own birthday. Buy Geskia, you don’t need this Olorun ngbo”
Nebhood Architects GM praised the actor for displaying maturity in the interest of the twins. “Simply put that’s maturity. In the interest of the twins. Thumb up”
Praying for them, Lawlahdey Sadiq wrote, “God will restore their home ijn”
Expressing a similar sentiment, Olami Son of Mercy commented, “That’s what maturity is, being an ex shouldn’t make us enemies of each other. More years to celebrate on the land of the living Iya Ibeji”
Recall that in May, Bukola Arugba shocked many when she announced her separation from her colleague turned lover, Damola Olatunji.
In a public service announcement through her solicitors, Bukola revealed that she and Damola are no longer together. The statement clarified that although they were never married, they have twin children.
Although the reason for the separation was not disclosed, the statement emphasized that there are no hard feelings or ill will, and the priority remains the well-being and welfare of their twins.
Unfazed by the separation, Damola celebrated by sharing a video of himself enjoying life on Instagram.
On Father’s Day in June, he posted a heartfelt message, acknowledging the unseen tears and fears of a father and expressing his love and protection as a pillar of strength for his children.
In a message to his twins, he shared that his silence is out of love and respect for them.
