The Elegushi of Ikate Kingdom, Oba Saheed Ademola Elegushi, celebrated his mother’s 71st birthday on May 21, 2023, by penning a beautiful birthday note. The king expressed his delight and gratitude for his mother in a heartwarming and gratified caption, which he shared online along with a photo of themselves.

In his message, Oba Saheed Elegushi celebrated and appreciated his mother for being not just a mother but also his friend and confidant. He acknowledged her strength and resilience, praising her for always staying strong. The king prayed for the blessings of Allah to continue to keep and grant his queen mother many more years of happiness and good health.

The heartfelt message, posted on Instagram, conveyed Oba Saheed Ademola Elegushi’s deep love and admiration for his mother on her special day.

“I celebrate you today, and I thank God for keeping you safe and in sound health these past 71 years.

Thank you for being my mother, friend and confidant.

Thank you staying strong at all times.

May Almighty Allah continue to keep you for us and grant you many more years in good health.

Happy birthday, Mum.”

In 2022, the Elegushi monarch commemorated his mother’s 70th birthday by writing a heartfelt letter that recognized the remarkable grace present in her life.

The king acknowledged his mother’s achievements as a wife, mother, and community leader, emphasizing that he has witnessed her unwavering dedication to motherhood throughout his entire life.

“My Dear Mother,

As it has pleased Almighty Allah to keep you till this day, only affirms the undeniable grace you enjoy from above.

This grace is evident in your success story as a wife, a mother and a community leader.

Personally, all of my life, I have seen the commitment you bring to motherhood, raising your children and even grandchildren and today, we are all testimonies of what a great mother you are.

On this special day of your 70th birthday anniversary, all we can say is Alhamdullilah (To God be the Glory). We are grateful to God and we are confident He’ll keep you safe and sound for many more years, so humanity can continue to benefit from your uncommon kindness and gracefulness.

Happy birthday; Mummy.”