Do you know there are Nigerian celebrities who gave birth after so many years of marriage?
Some of these celebrities hoped on God for the perfect time while others went for medical checks to discover what was hindering them from giving birth to a child of their own earlier.
In the end, all of them gave birth to their first fruit of the womb and they shared their testimonies with their fans to encourage any of them who is going through the same fate.
In this article, we will look into the list of Nigerian celebrities who gave birth after so many years of marriage.
1. Nneka Moses
Nollywood actress Nneka Moses is married to actor Isaac Moses. In 1996 they got married and ever since they have been together. Even their 13 years of childlessness couldn’t stop them from being together.
She gave birth to her son Kamamra 13 years after their marriage, making her among Nigerian celebrities who gave birth after so many years of marriage.
In an interview she gave with Naij.com she described the first time they acted as couples in movies before marriage, saying she slapped him when he attempted to kiss her during the screenplay. After the screenplay, he came begging asking to go on a date with her to apologize and from there they began liking each other for real.
2. Browny Igboegwu
Nollywood actor, Browny Igboegwu and his wife, Becky welcomed their first child after ten years of waiting.
In an Instagram post Browny Igboegwu shared on Tuesday, June 16, 2020, the Nollywood actor recounted how his wife was mocked by people over their inability to have a baby after a long time of marriage.
According to him, at some point, he was told to marry another or get a mistress who would give him children.
But In June 2020, God blessed their marriage with a baby after 10 years of marriage, making the couple one of the Nigerian celebrities who gave birth after so many years of marriage.
3. Yinka Ayefele
Nigerian gospel music star, Yinka Ayefele recently welcomed triplets, after 22 years of marriage, making him among the Nigerian celebrities who gave birth after so many years of marriage.
Ayefele and his wife, Tope, welcomed a set of triplets, 2 boys and 1 girl on January 18, 2019, at Holy Cross Hospital in the USA.
According to the Yinka, his triplets were tiny at birth because they were born prematurely. This made him so afraid to broadcast the news of their birth. He decided to keep the news within his family until they were grown and healthy.
Speaking further, the gospel singer revealed that he could not believe it when his wife told him that she was pregnant with their first baby. He was even happier when he was told that his first fruit of marriage would be triplets because many had mocked them saying he could never have a child.
4. Kenneth Okonkwo
Kenneth Okonkwo got married to his current wife, Ifeoma Okonkwo some years ago, but many don’t know that the couple had their first child nine years after their wedding, making him one of the Nigerian celebrities who gave birth after so many years of marriage.
Kenneth and his wife welcomed their first child on May 6th, 2016, at The University of Maryland, St. Joseph Medical Center, USA.
The actor while at the Shiloh 2016, convention, at Canaan Land, shared his testimony of how God has been faithful to him and he endured 9 years of childlessness.
However, Kenneth Okonkwo had been married before to Ogechi Ezekiel in 2000. His ex-wife is the daughter of the General Overseer of Christian Pentecostal Mission International, Pastor Ezekiel.
Their marriage was blessed with a son and lasted for only two years before getting an official divorce in 2002. The film industry was shocked by their separation at the time. However, it did not take him too long to find love again; he got married some years late to Ifeoma Okonkwo. The couple had their first child in 2016, 9 years after their wedding.
5. Tunde Badru
The pastor of a Redeemed Christian Church of God, Pastor Tunde Badru who is also a gospel singer welcomed his first child after 23 years of marriage. The couple revealed in an interview published on Kemi Filani News, that they performed eight IVFs in the quest to get a child but it all turned out unsuccessful.
The man of God said he had medical challenges with sperm count while his wife also had medical challenges on fibroid. Pastor Tunde’s wife who is also a Pastor Sade revealed she went through fibroid operations before she could get pregnant.
Finally, after 23 years of trying to conceive and believing in God, the couple finally conceived and welcomed their first child, a son named Isaac in November 2019.
6. Biola Adekunle
Biola Adekunle is a Nollywood actress who is very active in the Yoruba aspect of the movie Industry. The Yoruba actress was filled with excitement when she shared the news of her first child in 2019.
In a short emotional post, the screen diva expressed that it had taken a whole 5 years of waiting before the lord blessed her with the fruit of the womb, making her one of the Nigerian celebrities who gave birth after so many years of marriage.
She also thanked God for his goodness and mercies in her family, noting that with him, everything is possible.
7. Sinach
Popular gospel singer, Sinach is also among the list of Nigerian celebrities who gave birth after so many years of marriage. She waited for five years before God blessed her marriage with the fruit of the womb.
The good news was first announced by Pastor Chris Oyakhilome at the LIMA Awards On 17 November 2019. The singer however did her testimony in Christ Embassy Church in Lagos.
Sinach got married to her husband Pastor Joseph Egbu On 28th June 2014. Her Husband is a pastor of Believers Love World Ministries and also a pastor of Christ Embassy Church. Their Marriage was held at the Christ Embassy Church in Ikeja, Lagos Nigeria
8. TY Bello
Nigerian Celebrity photographer and singer, TY Bello welcomed her set of twin boys five years after marriage, making her among the list of Nigerian celebrities who gave birth after so many years of marriage.
The names of her twin boys are named Christopher and Christian and they were born in October 2014.
TY Bello married Kashetu Bello in 2009. TY Bello is always secretive about her family and personal life, so her family is a big secret for everyone. That is why you will not find TY Bello’s husband’s picture on the Internet.
Conclusion
Above is the list of Nigerian celebrities who gave birth after so many years of marriage and we hope it makes you hopeful and fulfilled.
This article is a motivation for you out there who have not given birth after many years of marriage, just know that God’s time is the best. And I pray Let God bless you with a child of your own, amen.
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