Natasha Osawaru Celebrates Grandfather's Birthday Online

On Friday, September 11, 2026, Senator Natasha Osawaru shared an affectionate birthday tribute to her grandfather, Esama Igbinedion, the Esama of the Kingdom, on her Instagram page. The post featured a photo of her planting a kiss on his cheek, which garnered significant attention on social media.

In her caption, Natasha expressed her deep affection for Igbinedion, referring to him as her "favourite person in the world" and her "partner in crime," while also calling him "the lion" and signing off with a traditional salutation to his royal title. The birthday tribute attracted a variety of responses from the public, with some fans noting that Igbinedion's birthday feels like a public holiday in Benin.

The post followed a separate video in which Natasha introduced herself using her maiden name as she resumed her duties as minority whip, generating additional buzz ahead of her grandfather's birthday celebration.