By Tamlyn Canham
Former ‘Skeem Saam’ actress Pearl Maimela Nikolic threw her helper, Lydia, a surprise party for her 50th birthday.
Pearl shared several pictures from the posh birthday bash on Instagram.
“I will do anything for Lydia…. ANYTHING!” she captioned a post.
Pearl added in another snap: “We are so blessed to have her in our House… taking care of us all. She certainly deserve this and more. Always thanking God for Favouring me in all my endeavour to be a blessing to others. Heavenly Father I thank you.”
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Pearl made sure Lydia’s family, including her daughters, parents, and grandchildren, were invited to the surprise party. The model snuck the family members into her house before revealing to Lydia that they were there.
“So it’s Lydia’s birthday today. So I am surprising her with her whole family to spend this special day with her… She doesn’t know that they are coming,” Pearl says in the video.
Lydia broke down in tears when she spotted her family members.
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A posh affair
Pearl hired Blooms2Petals to decorate the pink-themed garden party. She also ordered a special cake from Cherry Whisk for the big day.
Lydia was given the star treatment and looked gorgeous in a cream coloured dress. She also got her hair and make-up done for the occasion.
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Lydia’s party turned into a weekend celebration with non-stop dancing.
“Lydia’s lit after-party,” Pearl captioned a video of Lydia getting down.
Pearl’s Instagram followers praised her for welcoming not only Lydia into her home but her entire family.
“You are such a darling, wish God to bless your home and children. This is rare,” one Instagram user commented.
Another user added: “To say you are amazing is a very understatement. God keep blessing you.”
Here’s a look at what else went down at Lydia’s 50th birthday party.



