It is raining babies this season as Yoruba actress Morayo Oluwaseun Praise, better known as Motiirayo, welcomed her first child.
Taking to her Instagram page to share the good news about her maternity shoot, Motiirayo noted how God told her to talk to him, and He would take over, and she would be called a new name. She said she surrendered all to Him and today, she is in awe of His wonders.
“Nitori Pe Oluwa Fun mi ni Oruko Titun
(Because GOD gave me a name)
GOD: Morayo, When You Are Tired Of Helping Yourself, Talk To Me, And I Will Take Over, And You Will Be Called By A New Name.
ME: And I Surrendered All To HIM And Today I’m Here in Awe Of GOD’s Wonder.
Haaa! Olorun, ejomiloju ooo”.
Her colleagues flooded her comment section with congratulatory messages.
Adeolu Funsho wrote, “God will keep that baby
Alesh Sanni wrote, “Oluwaseun
Aisha Lawal wrote, “Oluwaseun
Kiitan Bukola wrote, “Wow wow
Joke Jigan wrote, “Congratulations, my love.”
Motiirayo will join the list of celebrities becoming first-time parents this year.
Hours ago, actress Wofai Fada and her husband, Taiwo Cole had announced the birth of their first child, a baby girl. Taking to her Instagram page to share photos of the newborn, Wofai stated that they are forever grateful to God for their precious gift as their joy is complete.
Last month, Dayo Amusa welcomed her first child, a baby boy, which she christened Oluwafirewamiri.
English actress, Chioma Chijioke had revealed via her Instagram page that she had welcomed a baby boy. She described her newborn as her victorious son as she noted how her prayers were answered. She stated that her son came to silence naysayers and make them swallow all the horrible things said in front and behind her. The new mum went on to gush over her newborn, calling him her answered prayers.
Filmmaker Chinney Love had also joined the list as she welcomed a baby girl in October. The award-winning filmmaker, while sharing her maternity photos, expressed gratitude to her Maker as she revealed her daughter’s name.
Actress Tawa Ajisefinni and her husband had welcomed a baby boy in the US. While sharing photos from her maternity shoot, she expressed gratitude to her Maker.
Also welcoming a baby for the first time this year was Debbie Shokoya, who welcomed a baby girl with her husband. The good news was made known by her colleague, Seiilat, who shared a photo of the pregnant movie star and a caption expressing gratitude over the birth of her child. Confirming the news, Debbie shared a photo of her and her husband as she affirmed her love for him.
To add to it, Sotayo Gaga welcomed her first child, though the sex of the child is unknown. The actress, who got married to a Northerner in 2021, via her Instagram page shared a video of her and her protruding baby bump as she captioned it with, “Mood”.
Topping it off, Nigerian singer Reekado Banks and his girlfriend welcomed their first child in the second year of remembrance of his late mother. Taking to his Instagram story, he shared a photo of his beloved mother as he noted how, 2 years after her demise, he was leaving the hospital with his first child.