2016 is indeed the year of celebrity baby arrivals. It has been a year of baby boom! While some had one, others had twins and some even t...
2016 is indeed the year of celebrity baby arrivals. It has been a year of baby boom! While some had one, others had twins and some even triplets.
Here is KFB's look at the 36 babies born this year to our Nigerian celebrities
1. Di'ja
This one caught us all by surprise! Aphrodija and husband Rotimi welcomed a baby boy back in June.
Confirming the news, the Mavin artiste shared a cute video story on Instagram on Friday July 1, 2016.
2. Osas Ighodaro and Gbenro Ajibade
Gbenro Ajibade and Osas Ighodaro welcomed a baby girl earlier than expected. Their new bundle of joy arrived mother earth on the 21st day in June 2016.
The celebrity couple made the iconic announcement via popular magazine, Genevieve.
3. Ivie Okujaye
The actress and her hubby, Ezie Egboh welcomed their little bundle of joy on June 1, 2016.
"Our Baby Girl decided to enter the world The Day Before Her Daddy's Birthday !!!! Thank You, Jesus!!!! The feeling is even more amazing than I would have ever guessed!!! #July1stBaby #July2ndDaddy!!! #Miracles #Gratitude #Family #Love.. God's plans are always the best!!!! Thank you, Lord!!!!!!" she shared alongside a photo on Instagram.
4. Chimamanda Adichie
Adichie who debuted her baby bump at a writing event in Lagos in an interview with Financial Times back in July announced she is now a proud new mum.
According to her, she hid the fact that she was pregnant and had delivered her baby because she wanted it to be personal.
5. Jodie and David Nnaji
Jodie and her husband David Nnaji welcomed their first baby on Monday, April 11, 2016.
Nnaji reacted to the birth of his first child. He shared a photo of his wife on his Instagram page and wrote "My baby, my baby, thank you! #totustuus #wifey #happyfamily #homesweethome."
6. Tonto Dikeh
Tonto and her husband Churchill Olakunle Oladunni welcomed their son on February 18, 2016. The actress surprised fans with news of her birth and has refused to show off her baby boy.
7. Akpororo
The comedian welcomed his little girl with sweetheart, Josephine Ijeoma Onuabughuchi in August this year. The two have since been melting hearts on social media ever since her arrival.
8. Lilian Esoro and Ubi Franklin
Ubi Franklin and Lilian Esoro welcomed a baby boy back in July this year. The celebrity couple welcomed little Jason in a hospital in America.
9. Amanda Ebeye
Nollywood actress Amanda Ebeye welcomed a baby boy in Canada on November 21, 2016. Although the father of the baby is yet to be revealed, she has been basking in the euphoria of her new status.
10. Eku Edewor
Eku Edewor welcomed her first child with boyfriend, Chini Odogwu in November.
The '53 Extra' host welcomed a baby girl in a London hospital.
11. Bovi
Comedian Bovi Ugboma and wife, Kris Asimonye announced the birth of their third child, a baby boy in October this year.
12. Kenneth Okonkwo
Nollywood actor Kennneth Okonkwo welcomed a baby boy, Kenechukwu, with his wife, Iheoma, after nine years of marriage. The baby was delivered on May 7, 2016.
13. Seyi Law
Seyi Law and wife Stacey Aletile, welcomed their first child on Saturday, October 1, 2016, after five years of being married. The couple welcomed their bundle of joy in Maryland, USA.
14. Bez
The birth of the singer's new baby came two years after his marriage to his wife, Bolatito.
Bez welcomed his first child with wife, Bolatito, after two years of marriage this year. The baby was delivered on Sunday, July 17, 2016.
15. Bimbo Thomas
According to The Net News, the actress put to bed around 2 PM on Saturday, July 16, 2016, in Texas.
16. Olaide Olaogun
Nollywood actress and former face of Lux, Olaide Olaogun delivered a baby boy on Saturday, May 7 in the U.S.
Olaide, who is mostly known for her roles in the Super Story TV drama, got married to her sweetheart, Babatunde Ojora on Thursday, December 3, 2015.
17. Dotun Taylor
Filmmaker, Dotun Taylor and his wife, Modupe had their third child on May 5, 2016.
The new baby was christened Madiba Akindamola Eniayomide Taylor.
18. Babafemi Raji
Brila FM OAP, Babafemi Raji fondly called ‘Topmost Striker’ and his wife, Toyosi had their first child on April 8, 2016, in the U.S, 6 years after marriage.
19. DJ TTB
Cool FM disc jockey, Dj TTB, whose real name is Tochukwu Charles Ananti and wife, Gwen had their first child – a baby girl on April 19, 2016.
The bundle of joy, named Aamani, was born at Cartersville Medical Centre, Atlanta, Georgia, USA.
20. De-Don
Nigerian comedian, Iruvwe Okeremute popularly known as ‘De-Don’ welcomed his second child on April 12, 2016. The baby girl was born at Prince George County in Maryland, USA.
21. K-Solo
Nigerian music producer, Solomon Oyeniyi a.k.a ‘K-Solo’ and his girlfriend, Matop Nyenty welcomed a baby boy on Saturday, April 2, 2016 in Lagos.
22. Uche Kalu
Nigerian international footballer and former Enyimba FC player, Uche Kalu and wife Ada, welcomed their first child – a boy – into the world in March.
The couple, who got engaged in April 2015, christened the young boy Michael Uche Junior.
23. Yomi Gold
Popular Yoruba actor, Yomi Alore popularly known as Yomi Gold and his wife welcomed their second child on Valentine’s Day, February 14, 2016.
The baby was born at the Brookdale University Hospital and Medical Center in Brooklyn, New York.
24. Bimpe Akintunde
Actress Bimpe Akintunde popularly known as Omotodun, a name that stuck after her role in a movie titled same, delivered her baby in February.
25. John Okafor
The comic actor popularly known as Mr Ibu welcomed his third child with his Cameroonian wife, Stella Maris on February 2, 2016.
26. Adaora Ukoh
Nollywood big, bold and beautiful actress Adaora Ukoh delivered her second child on Saturday, March 19, 2016, in New Jersey.
27. Uche Elendu
The Nollywood actress welcomed her second child in Texas on April 27, 2016.
28. Prince Eke and Muma Gee
Prince Eke and singer wife Muma Gee welcome a baby girl on August 18, 2016, which doubles as the actor’s birthday.
29. Mike Ezuruonye
The actor welcomed a boy named Reynold Ezuruonye with his wife on September 15, 2016, in Toronto Canada.
30. Deyemi Okanlawon
The Nollywood actor welcomed his first child with his wife, Dammy on July 10, 2016, in Plano Texas.
31. Jeremiah Gyang
Music producer, artist and songwriter, welcomed his second child, a baby girl with his wife, Ladi in January
The couple, who got married in August 2010, welcomed their first child on Friday August 17, 2012.
32. GT The Guitarman
Nigerian singer and instrumentalist, Gbemiro Tokunbo, known popularly with stage name, GT The Guitarman and his beautiful wife Annie have welcomed a beautiful bouncing baby girl.
The couple who had their traditional marriage in April gave their daughter the name, Aramide.
33. Sugar Chika Asoegwu
Nollywood actress formerly known as Sugar Chika Asoegwu, who got married to her husband Ejay Nwachukwu, on January 16, in a colourful ceremony in Owerri, Imo state has welcomed her first child.
The baby girl was born today, Sunday, October 9, 2016 in the United Kingdom.
Top professional makeup artist Bimpe Onakoya and her husband have welcomed triplets on Tuesday, September 27, 2016.
Did we miss anyone? Please let us know
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