Nigerian music darling, Chidinma Ekile , popularly known by her stage name Chidinma , presented a mansion as a birthday gift to her mother , Martha Ekile , who clockd 60 on Saturday. The “ Kedike ” crooner took to Instagram to show off the newly completed house, as well as displayed a photo with her mother . She wrote : “ Happy 60th birthday Iya Lucky . Your next is about to be too emotional . Thank you for all that you do for the clan . Thank you for being my strength and my shield . ” Chidinma , who started singing at age 10 in her Church choir, started her journey to stardom in 2010 after winning the third season of Project Fame West Africa , a reality singing competition. In 2011, she released her first solo single “ Jankoliko” featuring Sound Sultan, and it was followed by `Chidinma ’ , her self - titled debut studio album.