Nollywood veteran Rita Daniels has shared highlights from her recent birthday celebration, showcasing a mix of festivity and philanthropy despite the heavy cloud of legal trouble currently hanging over her family.
Philanthropy and Celebration
On Tuesday, January 13, 2026, the actress posted a video recapitulating her special day (which occurred on January 12). Beyond the customary cake-cutting, the footage highlighted her charitable side as she was seen distributing bags of rice and other essential food items to the less privileged.
Subtle Shade
However, her accompanying caption drew significant attention. Seeming to address the turmoil involving her estranged son-in-law, Senator Ned Nwoko, she remarked that attempts to dampen her spirit were unsuccessful.
She wrote:
“All thanks to God for a successful birthday celebration yesterday. Evil came out to roar but they couldn’t stop my happiness and joy. May God alone be praised.”
The Arrests
This celebration took place against a backdrop of intense family conflict. Reports indicate that around the same time, her son, Sammy West, and a family friend were arrested on the orders of Ned Nwoko, following allegations confirmed by her daughter, Regina, of a theft involving $40,000.
Watch the video below: