By Victor Enengedi
The month of February is often regarded as the month of love. Today, the fifth day of February has a few celebrities, local and foreign celebrating their birthdays.
In no particular order, here are a few of them:
BOBBY BROWN
Bobby Brown; he is one of the greatest stage performers of the 20th century. Born Robert Barisford Brown on February 5, 1969.
The singer, songwriter and dancer started out with the group NEW EDITION in the late 70s-early 80s. He later quit the group to pursue a successful solo career. He married the late award-winning singer, Whitney Houston in 1992. In 2007, the couple got a divorce. Bobby, in 2012 married his girlfriend of two years and manager, Alicia Etheridge.
TIWA SAVAGE
The delectable First Lady of the Mavin Crew, Tiwatope Savage is 34 years old today, Tuesday, February 5, 2013.Since her return to Nigeria, the singer/song writer has charmed her way into the hearts of music lovers all over Africa with her outstanding musical achievements. Tiwa owns her own record label, 323 Music Entertainment, with her partner and manager, Tunji ‘Tee Billz’ Balogun. ‘Kele Kele Love’ and ‘Love Me’ are a few of her hit singles, and hopefully her album will be out before the end of the year.
CRISTIANO RONALDO
One of the most celebrated footballers in modern soccer, Cristiano Ronaldo dos Santo Aviero is a Portuguese footballer who plays as a forward for Spanish La Liga club Real Madrid and is the captain of the Portuguese national team. Born on Feruary 5, 1885, he is one of the highest earning footballer as of present. In his football career, Ronaldo has won a lot of trophies and awards with his previous and present clubs.
SAHEED BALOGUN
Saheed Kolawole Alabi Balogun is a big name in the Nigerian movie industry, especially in the Yoruba genre. Saheed was born on February 5, 1967 in Kwara State. He started acting at an early age back in 1981 due to his passion for acting. The actor cum producer was once married to actress, Fathia Balogun. His movies include ‘Eti Keta’, ‘Modupe temi’ and ‘Above Love’
FATHIA BALOGUN
Star actress Fathia Balogun was born on February 5 in Ukwara, Water Side Local Government Area of Delta State. The mother-of-three who shares a birth date with her ex-husband, Saheed Balogun is one of the most celebrated Yoruba movie actors. One of her most popular movies is ‘Yemoja’, where she played a river goddess. Some of her other movies are Àsírí Owó (The Secret of Wealth), Critical Condition, Ìrírí mi (My Experience).
KEFEE OBAREKI-MOMOH
Kefee is a prolific song writer, singer and United Nations Youth Peace Ambassador. Her first album ‘Branama’ was an instant hit, so also was her subsequent albums, with major singles including ‘Branama’ and ‘Kokoroko’. The Public Relations graduate of the University of Benin was married to CEO of Alec Music, Alec Godwin Uwumarionge between 2005 and 2008. She is now married to OAP, Teddy Esosa Don-Momoh popularly known as ‘tha Fresh Prince’.
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