Actress Damilola Adegbite has shared reflections on emotional maturity, self-worth, and personal growth as she marks her 40th birthday.

In a video posted on Instagram, Adegbite offered candid life lessons, urging her followers to take responsibility for their happiness and stop placing unrealistic expectations on others.

“Nobody owes you anything,” she stated, highlighting the importance of letting go of entitlement and embracing inner peace.

She noted that life often doesn’t go as planned, and people may not always reciprocate kindness or recognise our efforts. Rather than reacting with disappointment, the actress encouraged simply observing, learning, and moving forward.

She said, “One of the most liberating truths you will ever learn, that will set you free from disappointments, heartbreak, and unmet expectations, is that nobody owes you anything.

“Sometimes, the people you show up for will not show up for you. Sometimes, your hard efforts will go unnoticed. Sometimes, that apology you are waiting for will not come,” she said.

“If you understand that nobody owes you anything, you make your life better. Somebody shows you love, care, attention, in whatever way of form, it’s not your entitlement.

“They choose to care, they don’t have to. You are not owed anything, my darling. Not success, not opportunities. You work for it, and when it comes, if it comes, you must honour it. So when people don’t treat you in a certain way, instead of you being mad, observe, learn and keep moving.

“Your peace is your power. Don’t give it away because someone couldn’t meet you “where you are”; they might not even know “where you are.”

“Learn how not to be offended. It will help you a great deal. That’s all I wanted to say today, my darling. Have a beautiful rest of the week.”