{"id":2207267,"date":"2025-12-21T05:05:07","date_gmt":"2025-12-21T05:05:07","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/celebrity.land\/en\/?p=2207267"},"modified":"2025-12-21T05:05:07","modified_gmt":"2025-12-21T05:05:07","slug":"nigerian-celebrities-who-welcomed-babies-in-2025","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/celebrity.land\/en\/nigerian-celebrities-who-welcomed-babies-in-2025\/","title":{"rendered":"Nigerian celebrities who welcomed babies in 2025"},"content":{"rendered":"<p><\/p>\n<div>\n<p>The year 2025 has recorded several notable additions to the families of <a rel=\"nofollow\" target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/guardian.ng\/category\/saturday-magazine\/celebrity\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Nigerian celebrities<\/a> across music, film, and digital media. From gospel musicians to <a rel=\"nofollow\" target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/guardian.ng\/tag\/nigerian-actors\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Nollywood actors<\/a> and comedians, several public figures either welcomed newborns or announced major family milestones during the year.\n<\/p>\n<p>Here\u2019s a roundup of the celebrated Nigerians who gave birth in 2025; who they are, when and where the big moments happened, and a touch of what made each announcement special.\n<\/p>\n<p><strong>Mercy Chinwo<\/strong><br \/>\n<img fetchpriority=\"high\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"size-full wp-image-2656807\" src=\"https:\/\/cdn.guardian.ng\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/08\/Mercy-Chinwo-and-husband.jpg\" alt=\"Mercy Chinwo and husband\" width=\"1080\" height=\"883\" srcset=\"https:\/\/cdn.guardian.ng\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/08\/Mercy-Chinwo-and-husband-489x400.jpg 489w, https:\/\/cdn.guardian.ng\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/08\/Mercy-Chinwo-and-husband-100x82.jpg 100w, https:\/\/cdn.guardian.ng\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/08\/Mercy-Chinwo-and-husband.jpg 1080w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 700px) 100vw, 700px\"\/>Mercy Chinwo and husband\n<\/p>\n<p>Gospel singer<a rel=\"nofollow\" target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/guardian.ng\/life\/music\/mercy-chinwo-husband-welcome-second-child\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"> Mercy Chinwo and her husband, Pastor Blessed Uzochikwa, welcomed their second child, a baby girl,<\/a> in August 2025. The singer confirmed the birth through a public announcement, expressing gratitude for a safe delivery. Adding to their growing family and prompting heartfelt celebrations from fans and fellow gospel artists alike.\n<\/p>\n<p><strong>Priscilla Ojo<br \/><\/strong><\/p>\n<p><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"size-full wp-image-2643009\" src=\"https:\/\/cdn.guardian.ng\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/07\/Juma-Jux-and-Priscilla-Ojo.jpg\" alt=\"Juma Jux and Priscilla Ojo\" width=\"1080\" height=\"698\" srcset=\"https:\/\/cdn.guardian.ng\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/07\/Juma-Jux-and-Priscilla-Ojo-619x400.jpg 619w, https:\/\/cdn.guardian.ng\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/07\/Juma-Jux-and-Priscilla-Ojo-100x65.jpg 100w, https:\/\/cdn.guardian.ng\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/07\/Juma-Jux-and-Priscilla-Ojo.jpg 1080w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 700px) 100vw, 700px\"\/>Juma Jux and Priscilla Ojo<\/p>\n<p><a rel=\"nofollow\" target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/guardian.ng\/life\/whatsnew-entertainment-celebrity-gist-and-so-on\/priscilla-ojo-juma-jux-welcome-baby-boy\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Priscilla Ojo, influencer and daughter of actress Iyabo Ojo, shared one of the cutest headlines of the year<\/a>. In late August 2025, she and her Tanzanain husband Juma Jux welcomed their first child, a baby boy named Prince Rakeem Ayomide Mkambala, born in a Canadian hospital. The family\u2019s joy exploded all over social media as loved ones and fans celebrated the new arrival\n<\/p>\n<p><strong>Moses Bliss<br \/><\/strong><br \/>\n<img decoding=\"async\" class=\"size-full wp-image-2512179\" src=\"https:\/\/cdn.guardian.ng\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/01\/Moses-Bliss-and-Wife-1.jpeg\" alt=\"Moses Bliss and Marie\" width=\"640\" height=\"798\" srcset=\"https:\/\/cdn.guardian.ng\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/01\/Moses-Bliss-and-Wife-1-480x598.jpeg 480w, https:\/\/cdn.guardian.ng\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/01\/Moses-Bliss-and-Wife-1.jpeg 640w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 700px) 100vw, 700px\"\/>Moses Bliss and Marie\n<\/p>\n<p>Gospel singer Moses Bliss and his wife Marie, started 2025 with one of their most heartwarming stories. On January 10, 2025, t<a rel=\"nofollow\" target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/guardian.ng\/life\/whatsnew-entertainment-celebrity-gist-and-so-on\/photos-gospel-singer-moses-bliss-wife-welcome-first-child\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">hey announced the birth of their first child,<\/a> a precious baby boy. Moses shared the news with gratitude and worship, saying every blessing was \u201cthe doing of the Lord.\u201d\n<\/p>\n<p><strong>Toke Makinwa<br \/><\/strong><br \/>\n<img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"size-full wp-image-2686758\" src=\"https:\/\/cdn.guardian.ng\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/09\/Toke-Makinwa.jpg\" alt=\"Toke Makinwa\" width=\"453\" height=\"397\" srcset=\"https:\/\/cdn.guardian.ng\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/09\/Toke-Makinwa-100x88.jpg 100w, https:\/\/cdn.guardian.ng\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/09\/Toke-Makinwa.jpg 453w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 700px) 100vw, 700px\"\/>Toke Makinwa and her baby girl\n<\/p>\n<p>Toke is one of Nigeria\u2019s most influential media personalities, authors, and content creators. In August 2025, she announced her pregnancy with an emotional, deeply personal post calling motherhood \u201cthe highest calling ever.\u201d <a rel=\"nofollow\" target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/guardian.ng\/life\/whatsnew-entertainment-celebrity-gist-and-so-on\/toke-makinwa-welcomes-baby-girl\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Her announcement quickly went viral<\/a>, showcasing genuine gratitude and excitement as she prepared to become a mum<\/p>\n<p><strong>Real Warri Pikin<br \/><\/strong><br \/>\n<img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"size-full wp-image-2717488\" src=\"https:\/\/cdn.guardian.ng\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/11\/real-warri-pikin-baby-hospital-photo1.jpg.jpg\" alt=\"Real Warri Pikin smiles with newborn\" width=\"1080\" height=\"1346\" srcset=\"https:\/\/cdn.guardian.ng\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/11\/real-warri-pikin-baby-hospital-photo1.jpg-924x1152.jpg 924w, https:\/\/cdn.guardian.ng\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/11\/real-warri-pikin-baby-hospital-photo1.jpg-321x400.jpg 321w, https:\/\/cdn.guardian.ng\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/11\/real-warri-pikin-baby-hospital-photo1.jpg-80x100.jpg 80w, https:\/\/cdn.guardian.ng\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/11\/real-warri-pikin-baby-hospital-photo1.jpg.jpg 1080w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 700px) 100vw, 700px\"\/>Real Warri Pikin flashes a wide grin while bonding with her baby girl beside a \u201cWelcome to the world Princess\u201d balloon.Photo credit: @realwarripikin on Instagram\n<\/p>\n<p>Comedian and media personalit<a rel=\"nofollow\" target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/guardian.ng\/life\/whatsnew-entertainment-celebrity-gist-and-so-on\/real-warri-pikin-husband-welcome-baby-girl\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">y Real Warri Pikin delighted fans in mid-2025 with the announcement that she was expecting her fourth child.<\/a> Her pregnancy reveal was heartfelt, joyful, and celebrated widely across social platforms \u2014 proof that even in the spotlight, family remains a priority.<br \/>\n<img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"wp-image-2550320 size-full\" src=\"https:\/\/cdn.guardian.ng\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/03\/Chika-Ike-with-her-baby-1.jpeg\" alt=\"Chika Ike and the baby\" width=\"640\" height=\"577\"\/>Chika Ike and her baby\n<\/p>\n<p><strong>Chika Ike<\/strong><br \/>Nollywood actress <a rel=\"nofollow\" target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/guardian.ng\/life\/whatsnew-entertainment-celebrity-gist-and-so-on\/chika-ike-shares-photos-of-her-newborn-baby-girl\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Chika Ike welcomed her first child, a baby girl, in March 2025.<\/a> The actress shared the news publicly, confirming a successful delivery. Ike, who has kept much of her personal life out of the spotlight in recent years, described the experience as life-changing.\n<\/p>\n<p><strong>Prudent Gabriel<br \/><\/strong><br \/>\n<img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"size-full wp-image-2663856\" src=\"https:\/\/cdn.guardian.ng\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/08\/Prudent-Gabriel-and-Peterson-Okopi.jpg\" alt=\"Prudent Gabriel and Peterson Okopi\" width=\"640\" height=\"1136\" srcset=\"https:\/\/cdn.guardian.ng\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/08\/Prudent-Gabriel-and-Peterson-Okopi-225x400.jpg 225w, https:\/\/cdn.guardian.ng\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/08\/Prudent-Gabriel-and-Peterson-Okopi-56x100.jpg 56w, https:\/\/cdn.guardian.ng\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/08\/Prudent-Gabriel-and-Peterson-Okopi.jpg 640w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 700px) 100vw, 700px\"\/>Prudent Gabriel and Peterson Okopi\n<\/p>\n<p>While she might be known more quietly than some of her peers, gospel artist <a rel=\"nofollow\" target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/guardian.ng\/life\/whatsnew-entertainment-celebrity-gist-and-so-on\/prudent-gabriel-husband-peterson-okopi-expecting-first-child\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Prudent Gabriel<\/a> also had a moment worth celebrating. In August 2025, she and her husband welcomed a son, sharing their joy with followers and reminding fans that sometimes the sweetest news comes with the softest announcements around community and gratitude.<\/p>\n<p><strong>Lasisi Elenu and Wife<br \/><\/strong><br \/>\n<img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"size-full wp-image-2704131\" src=\"https:\/\/cdn.guardian.ng\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/10\/Lasisi-Elenu.jpg\" alt=\"Lasisi Elenu\" width=\"865\" height=\"1080\" srcset=\"https:\/\/cdn.guardian.ng\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/10\/Lasisi-Elenu-320x400.jpg 320w, https:\/\/cdn.guardian.ng\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/10\/Lasisi-Elenu-80x100.jpg 80w, https:\/\/cdn.guardian.ng\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/10\/Lasisi-Elenu.jpg 865w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 700px) 100vw, 700px\"\/>Lasisi Elenu\n<\/p>\n<p>Comedian and content creator <a rel=\"nofollow\" target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/guardian.ng\/life\/lasisi-elenu-welcomes-second-child-names-him-river-elroi\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Lasisi Elenu<\/a> and his wife welcomed their second child, a baby boy named River Elroi in October 2025. The couple announced the birth through social media, receiving congratulatory messages from fans and fellow entertainers. Lasisi Elenu rose to prominence through online skits before transitioning into mainstream comedy and acting.\n<\/p>\n<p>Across the board, what stands out isn\u2019t just the star power behind these names; it\u2019s the authentic joy in every post, photo, and message. The celebrity community in Nigeria doesn\u2019t just entertain; this year, they reminded us all of life\u2019s most beautiful chapter: family and new beginnings.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<p><em> \u2018 The preceding article may include information circulated by third parties \u2019 <\/em><\/p>\n<p><em> \u2018 Some details of this article were extracted from the following source guardian.ng \u2019 <\/em><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>The year 2025 has recorded several notable additions to the families of Nigerian celebrities across music, film, and digital media. From gospel musicians to Nollywood actors and comedians, several public figures either welcomed newborns or announced major family milestones during the year. Here\u2019s a roundup of the celebrated Nigerians who gave birth in 2025; who [&hellip;]<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":2,"featured_media":2207268,"comment_status":"open","ping_status":"closed","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"om_disable_all_campaigns":false,"_jetpack_memberships_contains_paid_content":false,"jnews-multi-image_gallery":[],"jnews_single_post":[],"jnews_primary_category":[],"jnews_social_meta":[],"footnotes":""},"categories":[25173],"tags":[],"class_list":["post-2207267","post","type-post","status-publish","format-standard","has-post-thumbnail","hentry","category-artists"],"jetpack_featured_media_url":"https:\/\/celebrity.land\/en\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/12\/Nigerian-celebrities-who-welcomed-babies-in-2025.jpg","jetpack_sharing_enabled":true,"_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/celebrity.land\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/2207267","targetHints":{"allow":["GET"]}}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/celebrity.land\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/celebrity.land\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/types\/post"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/celebrity.land\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/users\/2"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/celebrity.land\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/comments?post=2207267"}],"version-history":[{"count":1,"href":"https:\/\/celebrity.land\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/2207267\/revisions"}],"predecessor-version":[{"id":2207269,"href":"https:\/\/celebrity.land\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/2207267\/revisions\/2207269"}],"wp:featuredmedia":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/celebrity.land\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media\/2207268"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/celebrity.land\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=2207267"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"category","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/celebrity.land\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/categories?post=2207267"},{"taxonomy":"post_tag","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/celebrity.land\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/tags?post=2207267"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}