Nollywood star Monalisa Chinda took to Instagram to mark a significant milestone in her daughter Tamar’s life as she turned sixteen. In a heartfelt post, the proud mother showered her daughter with affectionate words, expressing both joy and apprehension as Tamar enters this new phase of life.
In her caption, Monalisa wrote, “This is sweet sixteen, and it takes a village. Seeing my baby girl turn 16 is wonderful, frightening, and, frankly, very scary. I hope you know that I will always love you and be here for you, even as you grow into a beautiful, dazzling, intelligent, and unconventional young woman. Happy Birthday to my beautiful Twinny.”
Monalisa’s message for her daughter’s birthday resonated with love and sincerity, reflecting the close bond they share. Despite being her only child, she rarely shares details about her family life online, maintaining a level of privacy over the years, except for occasional glimpses of her daughter on social media.
While Monalisa Chinda’s personal life has remained largely private, her divorce from ex-husband Dejo Richards in 2009, citing emotional and physical abuse, briefly stirred controversy. However, her remarriage to Victor Tonye Coker has brought about a sense of tranquility and peace, overshadowing past challenges.

