Abuja/Enugu, Nigeria – Popular Nigerian pastor and founder of Streams of Joy International, Jerry Uchechukwu Eze, celebrated his 44th birthday on Saturday, August 22, 2026, with an outpouring of thanksgiving, online tributes from followers worldwide, and a high-profile gift from businessman Obi Cubana.
Born on August 22, 1982, in Umuahia, Abia State, Eze, who also convenes the widely followed New Season Prophetic Prayers and Declarations (NSPPD) platform, took to X (formerly Twitter) late Friday night to express deep gratitude.
In a post that quickly gained tens of thousands of likes and thousands of replies, he wrote: “44 IS FINALLY HERE… Words are not enough to say THANK YOU LORD! Thank You Jesus! Thank You Jesus!! Thank You Jesus!!! HAPPY BIRTHDAY TO ME!” accompanied by personal photos.
The celebration drew widespread messages from church members, fellow ministers, and admirers across social media platforms, praising Eze’s consistency in ministry, the impact of NSPPD’s daily prayer sessions, and his philanthropic efforts through the Jerry Eze Foundation.
The foundation has previously supported widows with housing, distributed business grants to young entrepreneurs, and engaged in other community initiatives. The Jerry Eze Foundation itself posted a warm tribute, highlighting his role as a channel of hope and transformation.
One of the most talked-about moments of the day came from Nigerian businessman and socialite Obi Cubana. In an Instagram announcement that trended online, Cubana revealed he was gifting Eze a mansion valued at approximately N500 million as a birthday present.
The property is expected to be completed and ready by December 2026. Cubana described the gesture as “a celebration of Grace, an uncommon GRACE,” thanking Eze for his spiritual service and impact “at the altar and in those powerful rooms.” He referred to the pastor as “nwanne nke m” (my brother) and expressed love and appreciation, praying that the gift would advance God’s work and service to mankind.
The announcement generated significant buzz, with many social media users congratulating Eze and praising Cubana’s generosity. Some noted the pastor’s reputation for giving to others over the years, including past birthday initiatives such as building houses for widows and providing business grants.
As of Saturday afternoon, details of any formal birthday service or private family gathering had not been widely publicized beyond the public expressions of thanks and the Cubana gift. Eze, married to Pastor Eno Jerry with whom he has two children, is known for emphasizing gratitude and kingdom impact over personal extravagance in previous celebrations.
Followers continue to send messages of goodwill, praying for continued strength, greater anointing, and more years of fruitful ministry for the NSPPD convener, whose platform reaches millions globally with the signature declaration: “What God cannot do does not exist.”
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