As of 2024, many Nigerian celebrities welcomed new additions to their families, capturing the attention and joy of fans across social media. These celebrities included musicians and actors who took to social media to announce the arrival of their bundle of joys into their lives.
These celebrity births not only brought joy to their families but also sparked celebrations among fans who closely follow their journeys. As always, these moments were shared widely on social media, creating a sense of community and excitement among followers.
Below is a list of some notable Nigerian celebrities who gave birth in 2024:
1. Somadina Adinma
Nigerian actor Somadina Adinma was excited when he took to his Instagram page to announce that he has welcomed his first child, named Adimchinobi Adinma. According to him, he wished to have a child before he turns 30 years old, and he was happy that his dream had come to fruition. Sharing photos of his baby, he wrote, "wished for this before 30 & boom!!! My sunshine. An answered prayer."
The post elicited many reactions from social media users as they poured in congratulatory messages while others wondered who the mother of the child could be.
2. Banky W and Adesua Etomi
The couple welcomed their second child, delighting fans with updates about their growing family. Their joyful announcement was met with excitement from their followers. Adesua Etomi wowed netizens when she posted photoshoots of her baby bump and even at the labor ward where social media users gushed over her beauty and bravery portrayed in the photos and videos.
3. Daniel Etim-Effiong
On March 14, 2024, the well-known actor and filmmaker Daniel Etim-Effiong and his wife Toyosi Etim-Effiong announced the birth of their third child on Instagram.
The pair appeared to be holding each other and grinning down at their new baby in the image they shared. The couple, who have been married for seven years, have been blessed with three children—two girls and a boy.
4. Ekene Umenwa
In September 2024, Nollywood actress Ekene Umenwa and her husband, Ifeanyi Alex, welcomed their first child following their star-studded wedding in 2023. She shared adorable photos of her baby after making the announcement on Instagram.
Ekene honored her own mother and celebrated all women who have faced the ordeal of childbirth in an emotional statement that conveyed her profound gratitude for the experience of parenthood. Throwing social media into a frenzy, the actress dedicated her newborn to Mother Mary for the support and guidance she received. Many social media users reacted to it, calling the act “idol worshiping” and criticizing the actress about it.
5. Josh2Funny
Popular Nigerian comedian Josh Alfred, better known by his stage moniker Josh2Funny, welcomed his second child on January 23, 2024. After four years of marriage, the well-known comedian and his wife Bina Alfred are parents to two children, Ethiopian and Eden.
6. Deyemi Okanlawon
On February 15, 2024, well-known actor Deyemi Okanlawon shared the wonderful news of adding a new member to their family. The actor, who has been married to his wife, Damilola Okanlawon for eleven years, has been blessed with three children.
7. Alex Cross
Reality star cum actor Alex Cross announced that he and his wife have welcomed their bundle of joy into the world. Adding that the wait was worthwhile, the thrilled father announced the news on his official Instagram page. Cross revealed that their baby was the most exquisite present ever because the baby arrived on Christmas Eve.
Other notable celebrities who welcomed babies in 2024 include Chinneylove Eze, Ali Baba, Tania Omotayo, and Sina ‘Rambo’.
