Yoruba Nollywood actor Olaniyi Afonja, widely known as Sanyeri, recently celebrated his birthday in the United States, uniting with his children for the special occasion. Upon his arrival, Sanyeri shared joyful moments with his sons and hosted a birthday bash with friends.
Taking to Instagram, Sanyeri expressed gratitude for the grace that allowed him to celebrate another year filled with joy, peace, and celebration. He shared videos and photos from the festivities, stating, “Happy Birthday to Me. Thank You God For Another Year of Joy, Peace, and Celebration. A star is born today! Thankful for every step of the journey and ready to do greater things. Happy Birthday to me! Say a prayer for me.”
Recently, Sanyeri’s sons captured the hearts of Nigerians with their impressive accents in a video shared online, where they expressed gratitude to the public for their support.
Additionally, Sanyeri has shown his affection for his wife, Omolara, during her birthday by making heartfelt declarations of love and appreciation. In an emotional Instagram post, he promised to love her unconditionally for life, highlighting her roles as his sister, confidant, prayer warrior, adviser, and motivator. He described her as one of Africa’s most cherished women, a rare gem who has brought him immense peace and joy since their marriage.

