Celebrity Baby Boom: 17 Nigerian stars who welcomed newborns in 2024

• 2024 saw a surge in celebrity babies, with many Nigerian stars welcoming new additions to their families
• From first-time parents to growing families, several Nigerian celebrities became parents this year, sharing their joy with fans and followers
• Here are 17 Nigerian celebrities who welcomed babies in 2024 

Nigerians have experienced a year of excitement, drama, and celebrations in 2024, with many memorable moments to look back on.

The year has delivered continuous entertainment, from shocking revelations and celebrity feuds to weddings and significant events. 

As the year ends, TheRadar looks at the Nigerian celebrities who welcomed precious little ones into their families.

Babies are indeed God-given gifts—adorable, precious, and joyful. In 2024, many celebrities embraced the anticipation of meeting them, the excitement of discovering their names, and the pleasure of watching them grow.  

Numerous stars joined the league of proud parents, and we can't wait to share the list with you. From first-time parents to those adding to their families, here's a look at your favourite Nigerian celebrities who became parents this year. 

Celebrities who welcomed babies in 2024

1. Ooni of Ife

The Yoruba monarch, Ooni of Ife, Oba Adeyeye Ogunwusi, has been blessed this year for welcoming not only one but three babies. In March, the king announced on his Instagram page @ooniadimulaife that he and one of his queens, Olori Tobi, had welcomed twins. The third and youngest wife of the king received multiple congratulations from well-wishers for the amazing gift of a prince and princess. 

Nearly six months later, the bells of congratulations once again rang in the palace of the Ooni of Ife as his fourth wife, Olori Ashley Folasade, welcomed their first child, a boy, in September after several failed attempts to conceive. 

Olori Ashley confirms she called their newborn son their crown prince while explaining that she gave birth to him at the Princess Royal Hospital London in the United Kingdom. 

2. Banky-W and Adesua Etomi-Wellington 

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This celebrity couple have had a lot of celebrations brewing in their abode this 2024.

From the successful relocation outside Nigeria to the commencement of academic milestones. As if that was not enough, Banky-W and his wife, Adesua, welcomed a new baby boy in the United States, giving Zaiah a baby brother 

Adesua took to her Instagram page @Adesuaetomi to share amazing pregnancy photos with a beautiful writeup:

“First, we had each other, then we had your brother, then God sent you and now? NOW, we have everything.😍😍😍” 

3. Dayo Amusa

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Nollywood actress Dayo Amusa made it to the list of celebrities who welcomed a baby in 2024. The founder of Best of Nollywood, BON Awards, Seun Oloketuyi, announced the baby’s arrival in an Instagram post. 

At 41, the award-winning actress announced the birth of her baby boy in the United States. 

Many celebrities celebrated her, and she attested to how God has shut the mouth of those who mocked her.

Despite these celebrations, the beautiful actress got involved in controversy for keeping the identity of her husband, and she addressed the critics that she is a happy person.

4. Tawa Ajisefini 

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Tawa Ajisefini, a Nollywood actress and scriptwriter based abroad, has finally become a mother after years of marriage without children.

The actress and her husband, Jamiu Alli, welcomed a baby boy. It was indeed a call to celebration because the baby boy's birth was Tawa's answer to prayers. 

5. Debbie Shokoya

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Debbie Shokoya, the Nigerian actress who is ever vibrant in Yoruba movies, welcomed a baby boy in August after she had suffered a miscarriage the year before. 

6. Emeka Ike

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March 2024 was a double celebration for Nollywood actor Emeka Ike and his wife, Yolanda Pfeiffer. The couple welcomed a beautiful baby girl on Emeka's birthday, making the day even more special. The proud father took to Instagram to share the joyful news, posting adorable pictures of his newborn daughter and expressing gratitude to his loving wife. 

7. Sina Rambo

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Nigerian singer Sina Rambo and his wife, Korth Heidi, also announced the arrival of their second child. The news came in September, with Korth sharing adorable photos of their newborn on Instagram, accompanied by a heartfelt message. This new addition to the family follows a tumultuous period in the couple's relationship after Korth publicly accused Sina of domestic violence and death threats less than a year ago. Despite the challenges, the couple has welcomed their new baby, bringing joy and love into their lives.

8. Nadia Buhari

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Ghanaian actress Nadia Buari started 2024 joyfully, welcoming her fifth child with her husband in January. The actress shared the exciting news on her verified Instagram account, posting a heartwarming photo of herself and her newborn. 

Although she kept the baby's gender private, her caption expressed her gratitude for "another beautiful blessing."

The news was met with an outpouring of congratulations from fans and colleagues in the entertainment industry.

9. Josh2Funny

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Nigerian skit maker John Alfred, popularly known as Josh2funny, joins the list of celebrities who welcomed babies in 2024. He was over the moon as he welcomed his second child with his beautiful Ethiopian wife, Bina. The comedian took to his Instagram page on January 23 to announce the arrival of their newborn baby boy. This brings even more joy to the lovely family. 

The comedian's fans and followers flooded his comment section with congratulatory messages, celebrating the new addition to his family.

10. Daniel Etím Effiong

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The baby boom of 2024 continued as Nollywood actor and film director Daniel Etim-Effiong and his beautiful wife, Toyosi Etim-Effiong, also welcomed their third child. 

The lovely couple shared the exciting news on Instagram on March 14, 2024, with a heartwarming photo of them cuddling their new bundle of joy.

After seven wonderful years of marriage, Daniel and Toyosi are now proud parents of three adorable kids – two lovely girls and a handsome boy.

11. Ali Baba

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Veteran comedian Ali Baba, whose real name is Akunyota Akpobome, has expanded his family in a big way.  After 18 years of marriage, Ali Baba and his wonderful wife, Mary, welcomed not one, not two, but three beautiful babies – triplets in February. 

The trio were named Aaron, Andrew, and Alexander. Initially, fans thought the announcement was an April Fool's prank, but it's a wonderful truth, and many congratulatory messages flowed. 

12. Ekene Umenwa  

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Nollywood actress Ekene Umenwaalso joined the Mom's club in 2024. 

The actress welcomed her first child in the United States and shared the exciting news with her fans. 

Ekene posted a stunning maternity photo, followed by heartwarming hospital pictures of her newborn. In a touching message, she expressed her gratitude for the experience of motherhood, paying tribute to her mother and celebrating all women who have gone through the journey of childbirth.

13. Deyemi Okanlawon

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As the Nigerian entertainment industry continued celebrating new arrivals, Deyemi and Damilola joined the ranks of celebrities who welcomed babies in 2024. 

The Nollywood actor Deyemi Okanlawon and his lovely wife, Damilola, welcomed their third child, a baby boy. The excited father shared a video on Instagram, showcasing the special moment he reunited with his wife and newborn over FaceTime.

Deyemi penned a touching message to his wife, hailing her as his soulmate and the embodiment of strength. He thanked her for being an incredible mother to their children and bringing immense joy to their lives.

14. Lala Akindoju

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Nollywood actress and producer Kemi Lala Akindoju and her husband, Chef Fregene, have expanded their family with the arrival of their second child, a beautiful baby boy. Kemi shared the exciting news on Instagram, proudly showcasing her baby bump and expressing her joy. She described motherhood as "a beautiful, complex, tough, miraculous, transforming experience."

 15. Tania Omotayo

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Entrepreneur and reality TV star Tania Omotayo became a mother for the second time this year. On September 19, 2024, she took to Instagram to share the delightful news, posting adorable photos of her newborn, much to the joy of her loved ones.

 16. Christabel Egbenya 

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Nollywood actress Christabel Egbenya has shared the exciting news of the arrival of her second child, a precious baby boy named Chikamso Mark Jr Onumajuru. 

She took to her Instagram page to share her excitement and gratitude for the wonderful blessings. Egbenya's fans and followers flooded her comment section with congratulatory messages, celebrating the new addition to her family.

17. Taoma

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Nigerian comedian and skit-maker Apaokagi Adedoyin Maryam, known as Taaooma, officially joined the motherhood club in 2024. 

Taaooma and her husband, Abdulazeez Greene Oladimeji, aka Abula, welcomed their first child together, a precious baby girl.

In a video shared on Instagram, Taaooma introduced their adorable baby to the world, revealing the baby's beautiful name as Amani Korede Makeda Greene. The couple's fans and followers flooded the comment section with congratulatory messages, celebrating the addition to the Taaooma-Abula family.

2024 has indeed been a remarkable year for Nigerian celebrities, filled with the arrival of precious little ones. Here's to many more years of love, laughter, and adventure for these growing families. 

Davido, Veekee James, Moses Bliss, 5 other Nigerian celebrities who have wedded in 2024

Meanwhile, TheRadar earlier reported on celebrities who tied the knot in 2024, noting the high-profile weddings that made the year eventful. 

From lavish ceremonies to intimate gatherings, these weddings have captured the attention and hearts of their fans nationwide and set new trends in fashion, splendour, and event plast are Veekee James, Kunle Remi, Davido, Mose,s Bliss, and four are among the list others.