Turning a certain age is a big deal to a lot of people and Nigerian Canadians are not left out. Milestone ages are wildly and largely celebrated on and off social media, and for most people, it is a transition to the best years of their lives yet.

August plays host to a lot of Nigerian celebrities like Kanu Nwakwo,Jay Jay Okocha, Ibrahim Babangida,Funke Akindele,Supermodel Oluchi Onweagba and a host of others as Birthday Month.

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Ahmed Aremu Akinpelu shut down Toronto with a surprise birthday party for his heartthrob and mother of 2. The Nigerian Canadian who is a socialite and popularly known as Cerruti held the surprise party at the popular 24-7 Lounge and restaurant.

The celebrant who turned 38-Khadijat Abeke Akinpelu, an health care service provider in Toronto was shocked how all her friends pulled the stunts without her knowing. The event was a glamorous and well attended party, It had a cross section of various people from different walks of life in attendance and was an attestation to how connected they had been in the community.

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In a chat with Cerruti, he described his wife as a priceless woman, He said he was lucky to have found a woman so supportive like her. In his words he said 'since I married Khadijat, eleven years ago everything about my life has changed for good'. She has been very supportive and a wonderful mother to her children (Muhibat and Basit Akinpelu)

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The Party had highly sought after DJ Orlar who administered beautiful tunes and music to the guests. Xphrame Media documented the event in Pictures and the event was graced by a lot of popular names in the Nigerian Canadian community.

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Amongst the guests include - The MD of popular Simi African Store,Chief Olue,Prince George,Temidayo Enitan, Kemi Irorunola (Canada's leading Continuity director), Iya Ibeji, Evelyn Akinshola and others.

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The Caterer did an amazing job with varieties of foods and wines to drink. Indeed it was a big GTA reunion for all friends and lovers of the family. The birthday party will surely remain the talk in the community for a long while.

Our News desk wishes the family many more beautiful years ahead.