Nigerian actress and filmmaker Dayo Amusa has announced the birth of her first child, a baby boy.
Amusa shared the news on Instagram on November 18, 2024, posting a picture grid of her newborn.
“ALHAMDULILAH My Treasure has arrived. It’s a Boy,” she captioned.
The news sparked widespread congratulations from fans, colleagues, and industry peers. Notable figures such as Omoni Oboli and Seun Oloketuyi, founder of the Best of Nollywood (BON) Awards, extended their well-wishes.
Many commenters reflected on Amusa’s previous experiences with backlash over being childfree, expressing joy and relief at the arrival of her baby.
“Congratulations to her! To think someone called her barren the other day… May God turn what people use to mock us into a testimony,” wrote one Instagram user.
Amusa’s announcement was met with an outpouring of love and support, celebrating this new chapter in her life.