Iyabo Ojo’s Boo Paulo’s Daughter Gives Birth, Baby’s Surname Stirs Controversy: “What of the Dad?”

  • Nigerian actress Iyabo Ojo’s boyfriend Paulo Okoye’s daughter, Vanessa, has welcomed her first child
  • On September 4, 2024, the young lady took to social media to announce the great news while revealing her newborn daughter’s names
  • Davido and others reacted to the news, while some Nigerians had questions about the baby’s name

Nigerian actress Iyabo Ojo’s partner Paulo Okoye’s daughter, Vanessa, has given birth to her first child to the joy of fans.

On September 4, 2024, the music executive’s daughter took to her official Instagram page to make the announcement with a baby bump photo.

Vanessa Okoye posted a photo of herself rocking a cute purple dress as she cradled her bulging belly.

Iyabo Ojo's boyfriend Paulo Okoye's daughter welcomes child.Fans react as Paulo Okoye’s daughter welcomes child.
Photos: @iyaboojofespris, @vanzyvanzSource: Instagram

Paulo’s daughter then took to the caption of the post to reveal her newborn daughter’s name while explaining how much her birth changed her life.

The new mum wrote:

“Zariah Nwamaka Okoye💜🥹🙏 My Beautiful Baby Girl has made me whole. My darling Daughter, you are the missing piece I never knew I needed, the missing beat in my heart.

Today, a new chapter unfolds, a new journey begins, and I promise to pour my entire soul into nurturing, guiding, and loving you. You will be the sunshine that brightens every day, the calm in every storm, and the safe haven where love resides. I am forever changed, forever grateful, and forever in love with you, my sweet girl. Welcome to the world, my precious one.”

See her post below:

In a subsequent post, Vanessa shared a photo of herself cradling her baby in the maternity ward, and she proudly declared that she was a mother.

See the adorable snap below:

Davido, others react to Paulo’s daughter’s childbirth

Shortly after Iyabo Ojo’s lover, Paulo Okoye’s daughter announced that she had given birth to a baby girl, the news spread on social media and many fans and celebrities showed her love. However, some netizens had questions about the names she gave her newborn.

Read their comments below:

Davido:

“Congrats sis !!!!”

Destinyetikoofficial:

“Congratulations darl.”

moladeofficial_:

“Vanzy🥹🥹🥹. Oh my !!❤️❤️ congratulations sis 🎉.”

Lookingforavala:

“Congratulations 🍾.”

thisischichi:

“Congratulations Mommy V ! She’s here ! 💜💜💜💜💜🥰.”

Funkejenifaakindele:

“Congrats my darling ❤️❤️❤️.”

Pharmchi__:

“Congratulations 💃🏻.”

Lingeriebytemmy:

“The new born bearing her surname??? Anyway congratulations to her,God bless the new born🙏🏻.”

Theperfectgiftg:

“What of the husband?”

_lolashub:

“Okoye ke? I don’t understand.”

the_poshlady:

“Hmm, times have changed indeed. Not too long ago if u get preggy outside wedlock, u cld get disowned by your parents. But nowadays, you can get preggy & even join with photoshoot sef. Well u still can’t try this shii in the North though, still a taboo.”

software_programmer_back_up:

“What of the father or husband?”

Prettychicocoa20:

“The baby dey answer her mama surname so? Abi the father of the baby coincidentally share the same surname with the mama of the baby?”

Iyabo Ojo’s lover slams VDM

Meanwhile, TheTalk.NG previously reported that Iyabo Ojo’s lover, Paulo, had slammed VeryDarkMan over his utterances.

In his reaction to VDM’s call-out, Paulo blasted him for coming for his woman. He noted that the person who cursed the social media activist was dead.

The businessman reprimanded him for attending a wedding to watch people who gatecrashed the place.

Source: TheTalk.NG


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