The all-white-themed 60th birthday party of veteran actor Kanayo O. Kanayo came alive as the hit song ‘Dorime’ by Ameno set everyone in a celebratory mood at the event.
The song became popular, especially among Tik Tok users after the remix version by Goya Amenor went viral and gained international recognition.
In a video uploaded by the celebrant on Instagram on Monday, May 30, the performers are seen in theatrical displays while lighting up the event with fireworks as the celebrant watched in excitement.
The star-studded event was held on Sunday, May 29 at the Muson Centre Onikan, Lagos State.
Another highlight of the event included the two ‘triumphant’ entries of the birthday boy, clad in all-white attire. In the second ‘appearance’, Kanayo wore a bowler hat, while the second time, he went for a traditional red cap worn by chiefs in Igboland.
He was later joined by his children on stage to cut the birthday cake in a session anchored by popular comedian, Ayo Makun, aka AY.
Appreciating God for sparing his life to witness the day, the actor also thanked his family and friends for the support they have given him over the years.
The actor also launched a foundation named, ‘The Kanayo O Kanayo Foundation’ at the event
Notable guests like presidential aspirant Kingsley Moghalu, socialite Obi Cubana, actor Victor Osuagwu, veteran singer Zaaki Azzay, Big Brother Naija winner Hazel Onou, popularly known as Whitemoney, and comedian Stanley Chibunna better known as Funny Bone showed up rocking their best outfits.
Other celebrities who graced the event include Ngozi Nwosu, Kingsley Ogbonna aka Dauda, Alexx Ekubo and gospel singer Chinyere Udoma.
Kanayo turned 60 on March 1.
