Tobe Oboli, the 22-year-old son of renowned Nollywood actress and filmmaker Omoni Oboli, has welcomed his first child with his wife, Marelle Bergsma, just five months after their wedding.

The exciting news was shared by Omoni Oboli on Monday via her instagram page.

In a heartfelt post, the filmmaker expressed her joy and gratitude, sharing a video from Marelle’s baby shower and celebrating the arrival of the newborn, whom she called the “perfect gift from God.”

“Our hearts are filled with gratitude and joy. We never knew we could love a tiny human this much,” Omoni wrote. “Our baby Naya is here, and she’s the perfect gift from God. Our hearts are filled with so much love. Naya, mummy, daddy, grandparents, and uncles are all doing amazing. THANK YOU LORD.”

The actress also confirmed that both mother and baby were healthy, and the entire family was overjoyed by the new addition. The post has since been greeted with congratulatory messages from fans and colleagues in the entertainment industry, all sending their best wishes to the Oboli family.

Tobe, who is the eldest of Omoni Oboli’s three sons, was born in 2001. He got engaged to Marelle in January 2024, and the couple tied the knot in a simple ceremony held in Canada in March.

[Leadership]