Nollywood actress Monalisa Chinda recently shared a heartfelt post on Instagram celebrating her daughter’s first day in college.
In her touching message, Monalisa wrote:
“Tamar: Hey mum… first day at college and I am loving it!
Me: Time to spread your wings and fly high. So grateful, totally chuffed!
And to all parents doing the most to send their children to school in these times, I say big ups and a big hug! Congratulations; may we never be put to shame.”
Her words captured the pride and joy of seeing her daughter take on this new chapter in her life.
Netizens camped in the comments, sending in their congratulatory messages, and here are some;
cntyakute25 wrote, “Congrats to her, wishing her all the best.”
graceama wrote, “Thanks you mama. May God keep you safe Tamar”
atuanyachigozie wrote, “My beautiful queen is now a big girl…… congratulations my dear”
bosehvision wrote, “Congratulations ma’am She will make you proud”
justmltohpure15 wrote, “Amen and congratulations proud mum”
obiesikacleaningservice wrote, “Congratulations may God continue to protect her wisdom and understanding”
prisca_adaobi wrote, “Time really does fly. Congratulations to you both”
Monalisa Chinda’s journey has been marked by both personal challenges and professional triumphs. She is the proud mother of her only child, Tamar, whom she had during her marriage to her ex-husband, Dejo Richards. The marriage lasted about five years before Monalisa left, citing domestic abuse as her reason for leaving. In an interview, she recounted fleeing the abusive relationship with her daughter, Tamar, because she could no longer endure the pain.
In 2021, Monalisa Chinda found love again and married her second husband, Tonye Coker. The couple has been together since, sharing a stable and loving relationship.
Monalisa’s acting career has spanned decades, with her rise to fame starting in the early 2000s. She became a household name with roles in movies like Campus Girls and later starred in popular films such as Lagos Cougars, where she portrayed the role of an older woman. Over the years, she has solidified her place as one of Nollywood’s enduring talents, captivating audiences with her versatility and charisma on screen.
