A new post is making the rounds across social media platforms that shows the moment veteran actress Iya Niwe cries profusely as Oriyomi Hamzat gifts her well-furnished apartment.
Photos and videos captured the emotional moment the gift was presented, with Iya Niwe’s heartfelt reaction sparking gratitude from netizens.
CEO of Agidigbo FM, Oriyomi Hamzat, surprised veteran Yoruba actress Abigail Oladeji, popularly known as Iya Niwe, with a well-furnished apartment.
The actress received the gift upon her return from a trip to Jerusalem.
Hamzat shared photos and videos from the housewarming ceremony on Instagram, capturing Iya Niwe’s emotional reaction as she received the keys.
A large crowd gathered in front of the property as the veteran actress broke down in tears, holding onto the media personality in gratitude for his generous gift.
Hamzat comforted Iya Niwe before bringing out a pair of scissors to cut the ribbon of balloons, symbolizing the property’s unveiling.
In another clip, the actress looked visibly stunned as she stepped inside, struggling to believe she was now a homeowner.
Overcome with gratitude, Iya Niwe expressed heartfelt thanks to Hamzat for his generosity. The media personality shared the moment online with a touching message.
He wrote; “The Chairman of Agidigbo FM in Nigeria and the United Kingdom, Dr Oriyomi Hamzat, today surprised and gifted a new house to legendary Nollywood actress and member of the popular Kokoro Alate programme, Abigail Oladeji, popularly known as lya Niwe.”
“Dr Oriyomi Hamzat presented the house keys to lya Niwe shortly after her return to Nigeria from Jerusalem.
“With tears of joy, lya Niwe appreciated Dr Oriyomi Hamzat for the unexpected kindness of the Chairman of Agidigbo FM.”
Iya Niwe is a cherished figure in the Yoruba film industry, renowned for her comedic roles in classic 90s movies like Agogo Idanile (1991) and Osumare (1995).
In a 2024 interview, she revealed that financial struggles had led her to take up farming in her village. However, Hamzat persuaded her to abandon farming and refocus on her acting career. She shared;
“Thank you Hamzat. I was into farming already when Hamzat insisted I stopped.”
“I went back to Ikire after I was sent out of my house in Ibadan because I couldn’t afford rent.”
Watch the video below;