In the year 2023, the entertainment industry was abuzz with the news of several celebrities embracing parenthood. These joyous occasions, ranging from first-time parents to those adding to their families, have been a source of delight and celebration. Here’s a detailed look at these heartwarming events:
- First Child for Abdulgafar Ahmad Oluwatoyin & Khudrah Mosunmola: Nigerian comedian Abdulgafar Ahmad Oluwatoyin, widely recognized as Cute Abiola, along with his wife, Khudrah Mosunmola, welcomed their first child, a son, in 2023. This auspicious event was announced on June 23 while the couple was in Mecca, Saudi Arabia, for the Hajj pilgrimage. The comedian shared endearing photographs of the child’s hand on Instagram, joyously revealing that they had been blessed with a boy and humorously referred to him as Alhaji.
- Surrogacy Brings Joy to Biola Adebayo & Oluwaseyi Akinrinde: In a move mirroring the path taken by Ini Edo in December 2021, actress Biola Adebayo and her husband Oluwaseyi Akinrinde embraced parenthood through surrogacy. In April, the couple was delighted to announce the arrival of their first child, a son, marking a significant milestone in their lives.
- Portable and Ashabi’s Addition to the Family: The Nigerian music scene celebrated as street pop singer Habeeb Okikiola, famously known as Portable, and his partner, actress Akinyanju Omobolarinde, better known as Ashabi, welcomed their fifth child, a baby boy, in June. Ashabi shared this exciting news on her Instagram page, tagging the “Zazu” hitmaker in her joyous announcement.
- Teju Babyface & Tobi’s Baby Girl: October witnessed the arrival of a baby girl to comedian Teju Babyface and his wife Tobi. This marks their third child, adding a new dimension to their family life. Teju Babyface humorously hinted that this might be their last child, following their earlier experience of welcoming twins in 2012.
- Twins for Adeniyi Johnson & Oluwaseyi Edun: The Nollywood community rejoiced as actors Adeniyi Johnson and Oluwaseyi Edun welcomed twins in February. The couple, having been married for seven years, expressed their profound gratitude to God for the arrival of their twin sons, with Adeniyi sharing a heartfelt photo on Instagram depicting him holding his newborns.
- Tim Godfrey & Erica Jones Welcome Their Firstborn: February was also a month of celebration for Nigerian gospel artist Tim Godfrey and his wife, Erica Jones. The couple announced the birth of their first child, a baby girl, sharing this happy news alongside an image from their maternity photo shoot, expressing their gratitude for this new “bundle of joy.”
- Third Child for Comedian Ajebo and Uchechi: Popular comedian Emeka Erem, known as Ajebo, and his wife, Uche Erem, were blessed with their third child, a daughter named Naetochukwu Erem, in February. The content creator shared this joyful news, revealing their daughter’s name and expressing their happiness.
- Jigan Babaoja’s New Daughter: Celebrations were in order for actor Jigan Babaoja following the birth of his third daughter with his wife, Yetunde Kazeem. Overjoyed, the actor shared the news on social media, adopting the playful title “Baba for the girls” in light of his growing family.
- Maria Chike’s New Beginning with a Baby Boy: Big Brother Naija star Maria Chike Benjamin and her boyfriend, Kevin, welcomed a baby boy named Leonardo AmaraNna Anene. The couple shared this wonderful news on Instagram on October 3, with Maria posting a heartwarming photo of her holding her newborn son.
- First Child for Nollywood’s Stan Nze & Blessing: Nollywood’s power couple, Blessing and Stan Nze, took to social media to announce the birth of their first child, Jayden Chimebuka. They shared a touching moment with their followers, showcasing a tender photograph of them cradling their newborn’s tiny hand.
- Tobi Bakre & Anu’s Second Child: Former Big Brother Naija housemate Tobi Bakre and his wife Anu celebrated the arrival of their second child, a girl, in September. Tobi, visibly thrilled, shared a video of himself dancing in the hospital room, celebrating this new chapter in their lives.
- Mercy Chinwo’s Creative Announcement of First Child: Gospel singer Mercy Chinwo used a unique approach to announce the arrival of her first child. In an emotive post made on October 28, she unveiled her baby bump in a music video titled “You Do This One,” creatively sharing the news of her newborn.
- Twins for Afrobeats Star Davido & Chioma: International Afrobeats sensation David Adeleke, known as Davido, and his wife Chioma experienced the joy of welcoming twins, a boy and a girl, in the United States. A viral video shared on October 13 captured the couple’s immense happiness as they cuddled their twins, marking a significant moment in their lives.
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