Ireti Doyle, a well-known Nollywood actress, celebrated her 56th birthday in an unusual location. She shared a video on social media that showed how she celebrated her special day while in “prison” at a movie set. Currently, she is filming for the popular action-comedy film “Merry Men 3.”
In the video snippet that she posted on her Instagram page, Ireti is seen playing the role of a corrupt politician named Dame Maduka, who is ultimately arrested and imprisoned. She thanked God for reaching a new age and all of the blessings that she has received.
She wrote: “Na my birthday o… See where @aycomedian put me!! It is well… Another 365 round the sun, He has been faithful and has done all things well!!”
Ireti Doyle has been a prominent figure in the Nigerian entertainment industry for several years. She has starred in several movies and TV shows and has won numerous awards for her acting prowess. She is known for her versatility in playing various roles, ranging from dramatic to comedic.
In “Merry Men 3,” Ireti Doyle will be sharing the screen with other notable actors, including Ramsey Nouah, Jim Iyke, and Ayo Makun. The film is the third installment in the Merry Men franchise, which centers on a group of wealthy and adventurous men who use their wealth and connections to help people in need.
Despite being “imprisoned” on her birthday, Ireti Doyle seemed to be in high spirits, enjoying her time on set and playing her role to the best of her abilities. Her fans and colleagues in the entertainment industry also wished her a happy birthday and expressed their admiration for her dedication to her craft.
Meanwhile, some months back, Ireti confirmed her divorce from veteran actor Patrick Doyle.
The 55-year-old made the confirmation in an interview with Chude Jideonwo, saying: “We are officially divorced.”
In a recent interview with media personality Chude Jideonwo, Nigerian actress Ireti Doyle opened up about her personal life, correcting some misconceptions and revealing some painful truths.
Firstly, Doyle corrected the impression that she had her first child at 17. In fact, she was 19 when she became a mother. While this may seem like a small detail, it is important for the actress to set the record straight and prevent any false narratives from being spread.
Chude also shared with viewers that Doyle had suffered physical and domestic violence as a teenager. The actress confirmed this, admitting that she had made some poor choices in her youth, including marrying at a young age to someone she now realizes was not a good match for her.
She candidly shared that she had no business getting married at that time, let alone to someone like her ex-husband. Doyle went on to detail the abuse she suffered, both physical and emotional, and how difficult it was for her to leave the situation.
The actress also spoke about her journey as a mother of six children. She shared that while it can be challenging, especially as a working actress, her children are her greatest blessings and she is grateful for each one of them.
The Tinsel actress said: “The truth of the matter is that I had no business being married at that time talk less of… let’s not even go to the choice of who I got married to.”
Among the movies she featured in include,
Tinsel (TV Series, 2008-2021) – Ireti played the role of Angela Dede in this long-running Nigerian soap opera, the Wedding Party (2016) where Ireti played the role of Obianuju Onwuka, the mother of the bride and Fifty (2015) in which she played the role of Elizabeth, one of four Nigerian women approaching the age of fifty.