‘40ATE’ at 48: Stella Damasus’s Birthday Sparks Heartfelt Nollywood Tributes
Nollywood actress Stella Damasus turned 48 and celebrated with a striking Instagram photoshoot holding a cupcake inscribed “40ATE.” She captioned the post: “40ATE. It’s a birthday girl.” Colleagues and fans flooded the comments with warm messages. Idia Aisen called her the GOAT, Nuella Njubigbo and Omawunmi sent queenly greetings, Susan Peters praised her for “ageing backwards,” and Kunle Remi dared followers to top her “40ATE” moment. Earlier this year, Stella embraced the “2026 is the new 2016” trend, reflecting on her growth and thanking God for the journey—acknowledging that real progress often comes with challenges but is worth every step. Last year, a popular entertainment blogger highlighted Stella and her children’s billionaire status through a trust fund left by her late husband. She continues to urge followers to appreciate every blessing, no matter how small.
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