Award-winning Nigerian movie producer Bolanle Austen-Peters is celebrating her 56th birthday today.

The renowned producer, known for blockbuster movies such as Funmilayo Ransome-Kuti, House of Ga'a, and many others, took to her Instagram page to share a heartfelt birthday message.

In a video posted on her Instagram page, she reflected on her journey, stating that she is stepping into 56 years of boldly achieving purpose. Expressing gratitude for God's blessings, she described herself as a "beautiful African princess" and thanked Him for surrounding her with amazing people who love and support her work.

Bolanle Austen-Peters captioned the video:
"Stepping into 56 years of boldly achieving purpose. Blessed, accomplished and poised. Walking through our garden, I reflected on everything God has done for me and all I can say is 'THANK YOU LORD' for making me a Beautiful African Princess (BAP) Productions (BAP) people that love me with the Baddest Amazing surrounded by the most Amazing and doing what I love best appreciating nature. I am looking up to God Almighty for the journies ahead of me and thanking all my loved ones for being part of my making."