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Nigerian track and field icon, Blessing Okagbare, is radiating pure joy as she celebrates her 37th birthday, describing it as her “best birthday ever” — and for a beautiful reason.

The celebrated sprinter and long jumper, who is now a proud mother, shared an adorable photo of herself and her baby dressed in matching outfits, a picture that melted hearts across social media. Eyes Of Lagos reports,

Taking to her Instagram page, Okagbare expressed deep gratitude to God and immense happiness for the new phase of her life, writing:

Best Birthday Ever. I get to celebrate it with my Oreofe. A very blessed 37th birthday indeed.
Lord, you have always done it for me.

https://www.instagram.com/p/DPlYSqnjnFQ/?igsh=MndlbnZtNGRuenRq

A Birthday Marked by Gratitude and Grace

Fans and fellow athletes flooded her comment section with warm wishes and prayers, celebrating not just her birthday but also her transition into motherhood — a milestone she has proudly embraced.

For a woman who has represented Nigeria on some of the world’s biggest athletic stages, this new chapter appears to hold even more meaning than medals or records. Her post radiated gratitude, faith, and fulfillment as she reflected on her blessings.
An Iconic Athlete, A Proud Mother

Blessing Okagbare’s journey from Olympic tracks to motherhood showcases her resilience and grace. Known for her strength, discipline, and unwavering faith, she remains an inspiration to millions across Nigeria and beyond.

As she begins another year, the athlete’s birthday message serves as a reminder that success takes many forms — sometimes, it’s in the quiet joy of celebrating life with loved ones.

https://eyesoflagos.com/blessing-okagbare-37th-birthday-mother/

Happy birthday our darling star girl

Happy birthday to you queen

Happy birthday star girl. Keep winning!

The lady I nearly got married to that year


Happy birthday,mama!

Congratulations 🎉

Happy birthday to our star. I met her once and I must she's a very nice person. Congratulations to our track and field queen

tiswell:
The lady I nearly got married to that year


Happy birthday,mama!

Congratulations 🎉

What mow went wrong, just us now, make we do aproko small 😆 🤣 😂

wunmi590:
What mow went wrong, just us now, make we do aproko small 😆 🤣 😂

Baba,abeg leave me I no well

Muscular woman born pikin
Sexy baddie fit battle with infertility

tiswell:
Baba,abeg leave me I no well

😆 🤣 😂 😹 😆 🤣 choi may you be well and healthy to jist us your tails 😆 🤣

Happy birthday to another Nigerian hero. I’m very happy to celebrate athletes for the sacrifice they put into their craft. Abeg, Seun should stop posting unnecessary baddies celebrating birthdays. Those ones add nothing to my existence.

Ble Ble...The Track Queen.

1 more xter needed

Great woman, congratulations.
I met her once in African Atheltic champion in Benin republic.
She's very beautiful and loving

Why the report no mention the embarrassment she caused Nigeria by taking drugs and being banned?

So happy for you darling sister. Love you so much.

Happy birthday 🎉🎉🎉 Queen 👑 Blessing.
More blessings to you

IMPARTIAL:
Why the report no mention the embarrassment she caused Nigeria by taking drugs and being banned?

Now that you have mentioned it, what next?

Ble.. Ble ... Congratulations , God bless the baby

Please, who be her husband?
Make I know if someone fit try him luck

I thought she is divorced? who impregnated her

HBD the Nigeria legend .
God bless your new age

Happy birth girl please go easy on the bleaching cream.

Life is not about being white.

Sapele girl.



Congratulations.

She nearly bleach pass Michael Jackson

Happy birthday to you
Wish her long life 🍾🎈🎂🎉

A very great woman woman of virtual woman of power woman of class woman of honor woman of dignity

Happy blessed birthday

Congratulations to her

tiswell:
The lady I nearly got married to that year


Happy birthday,mama!

Congratulations 🎉

Nearly does not kill a bird

Happy birthday dearie, God bless you

McBishop2020:
Please, who be her husband?
Make I know if someone fit try him luck

She left her husband, that news made frontpage some years ago on nairaland here