If you’ve been searching for the full list of Nigerian celebrities who welcomed babies in 2025, you’re in the right place. The year 2025 has truly been a baby boom in the Nigerian entertainment industry, with many of your favorite stars becoming parents. From Nollywood actresses to musicians and influencers, the baby announcements just kept rolling in.
The trend even had fans cracking jokes online, with one Instagram user saying:
“Abeg, all these celebrities dey do ‘last to born this year na fool?’ Because everywhere on Instagram is raining babies.”
Translation: “Please, are these celebrities competing like it’s a game of ‘last to have a baby this year is a fool’? Because Instagram is flooded with baby announcements.”
No doubt, 2025 will go down as the year celebrity baby news took over social media. In this article, we will walk you through the Nigerian celebrities who had babies in 2025 and the highlights of their beautiful journeys into parenthood.
Nollywood actresses who welcomed babies in 2025
Here are the Nollywood stars who embraced motherhood this year:
1. Chika Ike
Nollywood actress Chika Ike announced the arrival of her first child, a baby girl, in March 2025. The actress had earlier revealed her pregnancy in February. While she chose to keep her baby daddy private, rumors began linking her child to billionaire politician and Regina Daniels’ husband, Ned Nwoko. However, Chika quickly debunked the speculations, stating she is not “about to be anyone’s 7th wife.”
2. Chizzy Alichi
Chizzy Alichi and her husband, Chike Ugochukwu Mbah, also became parents in May 2025. The actress announced the birth of their first child, a son named Kenechukwu Mbah. Fans flooded her page with congratulatory messages, as she embraced motherhood after almost six years of marriage.
3. Georgina Ibeh
On August 8, 2025, actress Georgina Ibeh revealed she had welcomed her first child, a baby girl. She shared the joyful news on Instagram with photos from her maternity shoot, thanking God for the blessing. Although she has chosen to keep her partner and baby’s face private, her heartfelt caption touched fans across Nigeria.
Nigerian musicians and gospel artists who had babies in 2025
Here’s a look at Nigerian music stars who welcomed children in 2025:
1. Mercy Chinwo
Gospel singer Mercy Chinwo and her husband, Pastor Blessed Uzochikwa, welcomed their second child in August 2025. The couple, who tied the knot in 2022, had earlier welcomed a son in 2023. On August 25, 2025, they announced the birth of their baby girl alongside the release of Mercy’s new single “Onyeoma”.
2. Okopi Peterson
Gospel artist Okopi Peterson and his wife, Prudent Gabriel, welcomed their first child in August 2025. They proudly introduced their son, Keon Andrey Peterson, to the world. The announcement was met with love from fans and colleagues in the gospel music industry.
Nigerian influencers and media personalities with baby announcements in 2025
Here’s the list of influencers and media stars who joined the baby boom in 2025:
1. Nengi Hampson
Former BBNaija star Nengi Rebecca Hampson became a first-time mum in February 2025. However, she announced the birth of her baby girl on March 9, 2025. While she kept the identity of her child’s father private, controversial blogger Gistlover alleged that Nengi’s baby daddy is Bayelsa State Governor Douye Diri. However, they have since debunked the rumors.
2. Priscilla Ojo
Priscilla Ojo and her husband, Tanzanian singer Juma Jux, had a glamorous wedding in early 2025. The couple welcomed their first child, a son named Rakeem Ayomide Mkambala, on August 24, 2025. The birth also made Priscy’s mother, actress Iyabo Ojo, a grandmother.
3. Toke Makinwa
Media personality Toke Makinwa had one of the most emotional baby announcements of 2025. In August, she revealed her pregnancy with a heartfelt Instagram video, calling motherhood “the highest calling ever.” Two weeks later, on August 28, 2025, Toke introduced her daughter, Yakira Eliana, to the world. While she has kept the identity of her baby’s father private, fans and fellow celebrities flooded her page with messages of love and support.
4. Toju Foyeh
Fashion designer Toju Foyeh celebrated double blessings when she announced the arrival of her child on her birthday, July 13, 2025. In an Instagram post, she described the journey as “my best chapter yet.” Toju Foyeh and her husband, Wole, have been married since 2022.
Nigerian comedians who became parents in 2025
The Nigerian comedy industry wasn’t left out of the baby boom.
1. Josh2Funny
Popular skit maker Josh2Funny and his Ethiopian wife, Bina, welcomed their third child in 2025. The comedian, who is already a father of two boys, announced the birth of their baby boy, Zion, in August.
2. Lasisi Elenu
Comedian Lasisi Elenu and his wife, actress Nonso Adika, also shared exciting family news in 2025. The couple revealed they were expecting their second child. They first became parents in 2022 with the birth of their daughter Rain. Fans are eagerly waiting for updates as the couple prepares to welcome their new baby.
3. Real Warri Pikin
On June 15, 2025, comedian Real Warri Pikin shared that she and her husband, Ikechukwu Asuoha, are expecting their fourth child. While she is yet to deliver her baby (as of the time of writing), her pregnancy reveal has already brought excitement among fans.
Complete list of Nigerian celebrities who welcomed babies in 2025 (Summary table)
| Celebrity | Baby Name / Gender | Date |
| Chika Ike | Baby Girl | March 2025 |
| Chizzy Alichi | Kenechukwu Mbah (Boy) | May 2025 |
| Georgina Ibeh | Baby Girl | August 2025 |
| Mercy Chinwo | Baby Girl | August 2025 |
| Okopi Peterson | Keon Andrey Peterson (Boy) | August 2025 |
| Nengi Hampson | Baby Girl | February 21, 2025 |
| Priscilla Ojo | Rakeem Ayomide Mkambala (Boy) | August 24, 2025 |
| Toke Makinwa | Yakira Eliana Olakitan Adunola (Girl) | August 2025 |
| Toju Foyeh | Baby “Sho” | July 2025 |
| Josh2Funny | Zion (Boy) | August 2025 |
| Lasisi Elenu | N/A | Expecting (as of the time of writing) |
| Real Warri Pikin | N/A | Expecting (as of the time of writing) |
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