Nollywood actress Iyabo Ojo has officially begun the countdown to her 48th birthday, set to take place on December 21.

Taking to her Instagram page, the actress shared stunning photos from the first look of her birthday shoot, announcing the start of her birthday celebrations.

Expressing deep gratitude, Iyabo revealed that she is approaching her new age with a thankful heart, acknowledging God’s unwavering blessings in her life and that of her children.

“The Queen Mother’s birthday countdown has begun! Thank you, Lord. Starting my birthday celebration with a grateful heart. I can’t thank you enough for the countless blessings in my life and my children’s lives. In advance, to the sexiest glamma ever lived. Here’s my first look,” she wrote.

A week earlier, the actress hinted that this year’s celebration would be one to remember, noting that she plans to party like never before in appreciation of God’s goodness. She described the season as one of back-to-back celebrations and proudly declared herself a special child of grace, standing strong despite life’s challenges.

Iyabo Ojo has always marked her birthdays in grand style. Last year, when she turned 47, she received overwhelming love from colleagues and fans across the entertainment industry. To commemorate the milestone, she unveiled her rebranded and renovated lounge bar as a personal birthday gift.

The actress was also treated to a surprise white-themed birthday party by her partner, Paulo Okoye, which was attended by several celebrities, including Tiwa Savage, Toyin Abraham, Tonto Dikeh, Nkechi Blessing, Foluke Daramola, Femi Adebayo, Omoni Oboli, E-Money, KCee, and many others.

While counting down to her birthday last year, Iyabo shared a video of herself in her luxury car, declaring it was time for her to shine. She also opened up about her past struggles, reflecting on difficult moments and expressing gratitude to God for seeing her through.

In 2022, the actress celebrated her 45th birthday by publicly unveiling her relationship with Paulo Okoye, sharing moments from their time together on social media. Speaking about their relationship in an interview, both Iyabo and Paulo emphasized that their union is for companionship and enjoyment, as they already have children from previous relationships.