Nollywood actress Sharon Ooja and her husband, Ugo Nwoke have welcomed their first child, a baby boy. She announced it on Instagram on Wednesday and the comment section was flooded with reactions.

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Sharon broke the news with a series of maternity pictures featuring husband which she captioned. “I just gave birth to the most handsome baby boy I have ever seen. I’m still so overwhelmed with joy and gratitude. 2025/2026… God truly ushered me into the most beautiful years of my life and wrote a story that only He can take the glory for. Pregnancy made me understand God’s love in such a deeper way, unconditional, intentional, and impossible to fully explain. Our lives have changed forever. W.I.N, that’s his initials. I’ve always dreamed of being a mummy, and now I finally am.”

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For the shoot, Sharon wore a black strappy bralette paired with loose grey trousers, with a matching jacket draped around her waist, revealing her baby bump. Her hair was styled in voluminous curls, while Ugo complemented the neutral shades in an oversized black T-shirt and grey trousers. The images were set against a minimalist studio backdrop featuring clothing racks, white folding chairs and visible lighting equipment, while another frame captured the couple by a large window filled with natural light. Several of the photographs showed the pair posing closely together, with Sharon also photographed seated while cradling her bump.

What surprised fans about the news was that her pregnancy had been kept private throughout. The couple chose to keep the journey away from social media intentionally, with Sharon thanking close family and friends for respecting their decision to maintain that privacy. She described the experience as deeply personal and fulfilling, noting that her first trimester came with challenges, which she plans to speak about at a later time.

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She thanked her husband in a message, writing: “Thank you for loving me so fiercely and beautifully through every stage of our pregnancy. The prayers, reassurance, back rubs, trips, baths, endless gifts, food runs and the way you carried me emotionally and spiritually these past 9 months. Baby, you are truly everything. Me, Win and Zoey are so blessed to have you.”

Sharon, who rose to prominence through Skinny Girl in Transit and later appeared in King of Boys, Glamour Girls, and Oloture, remains one of Nollywood’s most recognisable contemporary stars. She married Ugo Nwoke in 2024, with both traditional and white wedding ceremonies held in Abuja. Now, less than two years later, the family has a new baby.

She concluded with a celebratory note, embracing her new role as a mother, adding that fans can now officially call her “mama Win,” while also noting, “we officially back.”

On May 13, 2026, award-winning fashion designer Veekee James and her husband, Femi Atere, announced the arrival of their first child, a baby girl named Eliana Adeife Atere. The couple shared the news on Instagram with a heartfelt video that had fans emotional from the very first frame.

Captioned; “She’s Here. 02-May-26. Eliana Adeife Atere. EL (God) and ANA (He has answered), signifying ‘My God has answered.’ 1 Samuel 1:27, For this child I prayed; and the Lord hath given me my petition which I asked of him.”

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In the clip, Baby Eliana appeared in a soft pink knitted outfit with her name embroidered on the front. She was born on May 2nd at 19:12, weighing 3.83 kg and measuring at 53.5 cm.

Veekee publicly confirmed her pregnancy on February 3, 2026. Days later, she and Femi flew to Dubai for a gender reveal held between February 7 to 8, where they announced they were expecting a girl. From that moment, the countdown began. They had also shared that they tried to conceive for a year before receiving the news.

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Congratulations poured in following the announcement. Mo Abudu wrote, “Congratulations, my darling, we give God all glory. She is beautiful.” Osas Ighodaro said, “God is so good! Congratulations, my darling!! AND SHE IS ABSOLUTELY BEAUTIFUL.”And Kie Kie added, “What the Lord has done for you is marvellous, and His joy will never depart from you.” The comment sections has remained active since then.

Veekee and Femi got married in February 2024, and Eliana Adeife Atere is their first child together.

On Tuesday, 12th May 2026, BBC announced the full cast for “Wahala,” an upcoming six-part thriller featuring star-studded, female-led casts including Adelayo Adedayo, Deborah Ayorinde, Cush Jumbo, Susan Wokoma, and Genevieve Nnaji, marking a significant return for the actress.

The series tells a story of four Nigerian-British female friends navigating their lives, careers, love, and family in London. Their unshakeable bond and friendship are soon threatened by the arrival of a wealthy and charismatic new acquaintance, Isobel, whose arrival sets off the unfolding of secrets and hidden trauma from their past. Set in present-day London, the series explores psychological drama, cultural identity, and interpersonal conflict within a broader international narrative space, highlighting African stories. 

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Adelayo Adedayo plays Simi,  Cush Jumbo portrays Boo, while Susan Wokoma takes on the character of Ronke. The drama is said to explore themes of betrayal, buried truths, and the far-reaching consequences of long-hidden secrets, according to the producers. 

Reacting to the project, Genevieve expressed her enthusiasm about joining the production.

“I’m very happy to be joining Wahala and to be working with such a brilliant team. It’s an intriguing story, and I’m excited to be a part of it,” she said.

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The film, “Wahala,” is adapted from the bestselling debut novel by Nikki May, with the screenplay written by Bafta-nominated writer, Theresa Ikoko. Produced by Firebird Pictures for BBC One and iPlayer, the executive producers are Nawfal Faizullah for the BBC, alongside Elizabeth Kilgarriff, Craig Holleworth, and Theresa Ikoko. The Directors include Leonora Lonsdale, Theresa Ikoko, and Remi Weekes, with Ado Yoshizaki Cassuto serving as a producer. 

Following Lionheart, Genevieve Nnaji has kept a relatively low public profile while remaining selective with her projects. Her role in “Wahala” marks a significant international screen return, strengthening her presence in both African and global cinema.