Nollywood superstar Regina Daniels recently touched the hearts of millions after sharing an emotional video of how she celebrated her sons’ birthday this year. The actress, who shares her two boys Munir and Khalifa with politician Ned Nwoko, had to mark the special day in absentia following her separation from Nwoko last year.
A Bittersweet Birthday Celebration
June 29 marked the birthday of her beloved sons, and while Ned Nwoko hosted a celebration for the boys at his residence, Regina decided to mark the occasion in a deeply meaningful and philanthropic way. Unable to be with her children, the actress took to the streets alongside her mother, Rita Daniels, to distribute gifts, toys, and treats to underprivileged children.
During the street outreach, Regina unveiled a large photograph of her sons to the gathered crowd of children. She then asked the youngsters to join her in singing a birthday song for Munir and Khalifa. Hearing the children sing for her boys proved to be an overwhelming moment, and the actress broke down in tears on camera, comforted by her mother and team.
An Extremely Emotional Day
Taking to social media to share the touching footage, Regina expressed how difficult yet special the day was for her. She admitted to contemplating whether or not to post the video before finally deciding to open up to her followers.
“This birthday definitely felt very different, special, extremely emotional for me and I give all glory to God,” Regina wrote in her caption. She went on to pray for her “priceless gifts,” wishing them God’s grace, good health, kindness, and compassion, promising that she will “forever adore” them.
A Mother’s Ultimate Motivation
In her emotional post, Regina also paid a glowing tribute to her mother, Rita Daniels, who was by her side during the emotional street outreach. She described her mother as her “biggest motivation” and her “god on earth,” thanking her for always inspiring her through life’s toughest moments.
Despite the challenges of separation and being temporarily apart from her children, Regina’s gesture of turning her personal pain into a blessing for underprivileged children has earned her immense praise from fans and colleagues alike.