Veteran actor, Bolaji Amusan, popularly known as Mr Latin, on Thursday clocked 60.

The comic actor and National President of the Theatre Arts and Motion Pictures Practitioners Association of Nigeria (TAMPAN) marked the milestone with a message shared on Facebook.

Reflecting on six decades of life, Mr Latin expressed gratitude to God.

He said, “Happy 60th Birthday to me!

“60 years of grace, growth, wisdom, and God’s faithfulness. I am grateful for the journey and excited for the beautiful chapters ahead.”

Mr Latin, who gained prominence for his comic roles in Yoruba movies and his Talongbemu series, recently bagged a BSc in Peace and Conflict Resolution at the National Open University of Nigeria (NOUN) at 59, after earlier obtaining a diploma in Film, Performance and Theatre Studies at Crescent University, Abeokuta.

Colleagues and fans of the actor celebrated him in emotional messages shared on social media on Thursday morning.

Fellow veteran actor, Jide Kosoko took to Instagram to pay tribute to Mr Latin.

He wrote, “Today, I celebrate a great personality, a distinguished leader, and a committed ambassador of the creative arts industry, Otunba Bolaji Amusan, popularly known as Mr. Latin, the Global President of the Theatre Arts and Motion Picture Practitioners Association of Nigeria (TAMPAN), on the joyous occasion of his 60th birthday.

“Your commitment, dedication, and remarkable contributions to the growth and development of TAMPAN and the creative arts industry as a whole are worthy of commendation.

“You have demonstrated the qualities of a working president through your efforts, leadership, and continuous commitment to the welfare and progress of our association and members.”

Actress, Dayo Amusa wrote, “Happy 60th birthday sir.”

Content creator, Bamidele Adeyanju said, “Congratulations sir. I wish you long life and good health.”

A fan, Adeoti Akinsola wrote, “Keep waxing stronger sir.”

Another fan, Roqeeb Akinbola stated, “Happy birthday sir.”

—By John Ogunsemore