Brazil: Centenarian Thought To Be World's Oldest Living Woman Turns 117 In South America Country

• A woman believed to be the world's oldest living woman has marked her birthday with her family in Brazil
• Cicera Maria dos Santos commemorated her 117th birthday with her sister Maria Branyas Morera, 116
• The pair attributed their longevity to their faith in God and eating foods such as beans, corn, cassava, and potatoes

Cicera Maria dos Santos, a woman thought to be the world's oldest living woman, has commemorated her birthday with her 107-year-old sister in Brazil.

According to reports, the centenarian was born in 1906, making her 117 years old, one year older than the current Guinness World Record holder, Maria Branyas Morera, who is 116.

Unconfirmed age

Cicera's age is, however, yet to be confirmed, Daily Mail reports. But that didn't stop her from marking the occasion with her sister Josefa Maria de Conceicao, 107, on September 23.

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During their party, which included a colourful cake, snacks, and a round of applause from all the visitors, the two were surrounded by family and friends.

Sisters' source of longevity

The sisters told local media that the secret to living a long life is faith in God and eating well.

''The Lord's peace be with us. Who is more powerful than God? Everything is a manifestation of God. You must eat. Potatoes, beans, corn, cassava,'' says Cicera.

Cicera lived most of her childhood in the Brazilian countryside, selling chickens at the local market in Paraiba, a state in the country's northeast.

Reggie Zippy marks his son Nolan's 13th birthday

Earlier, YEN.com.gh reported that UK-based Ghanaian musician Reggie Zippy delivered a heartfelt message to celebrate his son Nolan as the boy becomes a teenager.

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The musician's son clocked 13 years old and took to his socials to celebrate the milestone and bless the child on Tuesday, September 26.

Reggie Zippy, born Reginald Ainooson, prayed for God's blessings and uncommon favour for his son.

Tracey Boakye celebrates her daughter's 3rd birthday

Also, YEN.com.gh reported that actress Tracey Boakye marked her daughter Nana Akua Nhyira's third birthday with a heartwarming message and beautiful photos.

The Ghanaian movie personality and producer delivered the stunning images on her verified Instagram account to celebrate her daughter's new milestone on Saturday.

The child looked like a flawless Barbie in her African attire in the eye-catching birthday photos.

Source: YEN.com.gh