“I Couldn’t Have Made It This Far Without You Lord”- Ebele Okaro Praises God As She Celebrates Birthday

Nollywood star actress, Ebele Okaro is celebrating her birthday few hours ago.

The actress penned this heartfelt note:

MY BIRTHDAY IS TODAY.
I thank you, Lord, for the gift of life, gift of health of mind and body, gift of family, a roof over my head, friends, colleagues, and fans.

Lord, you have given me a heart and a mouth full of gratitude. You taught me to be content with whatever you have bestowed on me.
The journey of last year was not a smooth one, but you navigated my path as you deemed fit.
I couldn’t have made it this far without you, Lord. You taught me to smile through it all.

The disappointments I encountered, the insensitivity of people towards my plight, the uncaring utterances and behaviour encountered during my trying period, were all calmed by you.

How can I forsake you knowing you are the Pillar that holds my world.
Father, please give me the grace, wisdom, and blessings I need to stay focused. Do not let me be dismayed with challenges that are bound to come my way.
Channel my energy to a good course that will be pleasing to you.

I pray as i grow older, I would know you, serve you, and worship you better. All these I ask of you in the mighty name of Jesus, Amen.

Ebele Okaro was born on 19 January 1964 in London and raised in Enugu, Nigeria. She began acting while attending the Santa Maria Primary School and continued while at Nsukka’s Queen of the Holy Rosary Secondary School. Initially she began studies in education at the University of Calabar, Cross River State, but later found out that her passion for the dramatic arts won out and she earned a Bachelor’s degree in Theatre Arts. Okaro’s mother is a television producer and her father, an engineer who also have great interest in arts and literature.

After graduation from university, Okaro served her National Youth Service at the Nigerian Television Authority, where she made some television appearances.

However, after the Youth Service, she worked with an embassy in Lagos and later in a bank before returning to acting in the Nigerian movie industry (known as Nollywood).

In 2014, Okaro produced and acted in Musical Whispers, a movie that advocates for loving care for children with autism.

It features other prominent Nigerian actors, most notably Chioma Chukwuka and Kalu Ikeagwu.

She has become known as the “Mama of Nollywood” and has earned the respect of both fans and colleagues.