Nollywood actor Wale Akorede, better known as Okunnu, has finally reunited with his family in Canada.
The Yoruba actor, via his Instagram page, shared a touching video of the moment he arrived in Canada and was welcomed by his colleagues living there and his family. In the clip, the actor received a rousing welcome at the airport from his loved ones, who emotionally hugged him.
Expressing gratitude to God for the reunion, Okunnu said he had spent 8 years apart from his family, and they are finally whole again. He stated that no distance, time, or nothing keeps a family’s love apart.
“Alahamdulillah!!! God did! After 8 years apart, my family @wumiakorede @tee_flawless @realjumkie @itmoyin is finally whole again in Canada.
No distance, no time, nothing keeps a family’s love apart.
Canada feels more like home now that I am with my family
God bless you for welcoming me @starboytemidayo @ayekanlowa_ny”.
Taking to his comment section, his colleagues rejoiced with him.
Wumi Toriola wrote, “Congratulations
Tawa Ajisefinni wrote, “Alhamdulilahi
Bimpe Akintunde wrote, “Congratulations, sir
Seyi Edun wrote, “Mines
Toyin Adewale wrote, “Alhamdulilahi
Bimbo Afolayan wrote, “Oluwaseun
Esther Kalejaye wrote, “Congratulations to my lovely family
Funke Etti wrote, “Congratulations to us
Opeyemi Aiyeola wrote, “Alhamdulilahi
Aisha Lawal wrote, “Congratulations, sir. Oluwaseun
Akinboss wrote, “Glory to God Almighty
Fausat Balogun wrote, “Congratulations, my paddy of life. Allah is good all the time
Biodun Okeowo wrote, “Wow!! Congratulations, sir”.
Despite being away from his family, Wale didn’t stop celebrating with his family on their remarkable milestone.
In July, the actor had celebrated his daughter, Balikis Ayomide, as she bagged another degree with honours. The comic actor shared photos and clips from her graduation ceremony, stating that his daughter’s hard work, determination, and love for learning inspire him daily, as he told her that the world is hers to explore.
In 2023, the actor’s daughter had bagged a degree in Biotechnology with Honours. Wale expressed gratitude to his creator for the favours on his family.
This came just a day after his son graduated from Humber College in Canada. Sharing photos from the graduation ceremony, he praised his son for working hard to be who he is and prayed for him.
