Former presidential candidate Fela Durotoye has penned a brief yet profound message on Instagram to celebrate his wife Tara Fela-Durotoye on her 44th birthday.

Mr Durotoye, 49, on Saturday said his wife was 44 years young, calling on the public to join in celebrating her.

“My baby @TaraDurotoye turns 44 today. 44 years young…44 years fresh …44 years fireeee���Please help me celebrate her,” he wrote.

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Mrs Fela-Durotoye, a beauty entrepreneur, also called for prayers in an Instagram post.

She said:

“It’s Double Double for me. It’s 44. It’s March 6th. It’s my Birthday and I am super grateful for the opportunity to see yet another year.

“Say a prayer � for me today and I believe that God answers all.”