Award-winning Nigerian movie producer Bolanle Austen-Peters has expressed her gratitude to those who celebrated her on her 56th birthday yesterday.

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 appreciation message this morning.

Reflecting on the outpouring of love she received, Austen-Peters revealed that while she has always experienced love, yesterday’s gestures were on another level. She expressed her amazement at the overwhelming display of affection and wondered how she could ever repay such kindness.

Although she acknowledged that she couldn’t respond to every message individually, she emphasized that each gesture was deeply appreciated.

She wrote on Instagram:
"I have always experienced love but Yesterday was another level of loving. My goodness... what did I do to deserve this and how can even I repay the show of love? I had no party, no event, no NOTHING and you guys taught me that you can buy adulation but it is better to be loved. Just keep doing you, those who love you will love you for who you are. You are not unnoticed. From the family and friends to the doorman to Royalty to Stars to Government everyone I cannot individually reach out to (at a point my whatsapp crashed) but please know that you are appreciated."