Mbong Amata, Shaydee are a year older

Today is the birthday of Nollywood actress Mbong Amata. She is 30 years old today.

Mbong Amata got her break when she went for an audition in 2001 in Calabar and met filmmaker Jeta Amata. She got married to him two years later when she was 18. They divorced in 2014 after having a daughter together.

Mbong Amata who lives in Lagos and Los Angeles has acted in movies such as and .

"Wow!!! It's been quite a year of growth and am so indebted and Thankful to God who saw my wings even before I did. Thankyou to everyone of you who took a chance, believed in me and held my hand through all my mistakes. God knows am in such a place in my life right now and I couldn't be more happier. It's my today and am feeling way!!! to me!!!" wrote Mbong Amata on Instagram today on her birthday.

EME recording act Shaydee is a year older today too. The pop starlet is 28 years old today. He got signed to EME in 2012 and has released impressive singles such as 'Won Gbo Mi' featuring Wizkid, and 'High'.

"Bless God for another year added. cant be more grateful #SOS #Sept21 #MakeItHappen" Shaydee wrote on his Instagram today.

Happy birthday Mbong Amata and Shaydee.

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