Priscilla, daughter of Nollywood actress Iyabo Ojo, and her Tanzanian husband, singer Juma “Juma Jux” Mkambala, welcomed their first child, a baby boy, in Canada on Sunday night.
PREMIUM TIMES earlier reported that the couple revealed the pregnancy in a joint Instagram post on 24 July, just three months after tying the knot.
Their wedding journey began with an Islamic ceremony in Tanzania in February, followed by a traditional ceremony in Lagos in April.
The celebrations ended with a grand finale in Tanzania on 28 May, which drew widespread attention online for its striking visuals and the attendance of several high-profile personalities.
Ojo confirmed that the baby is a boy, revealing his name as Rakeem Ayomide Mkambala on her Instagram page on Sunday night.
She also posted a photograph of herself cradling the newborn alongside Priscilla at the hospital.
She wrote: “Say hello to the latest sexiest grandma in town, my grandson is the cutest Rakeem Ayomide Mkambala.”
Ojo also unveiled the Instagram page created for the newborn, which already has over 19,000 followers.
This newspaper gathered that Priscilla held her baby shower in Toronto, Canada, with her mother, husband, friends and family in attendance.
Ojo had travelled from Nigeria to Canada after Priscilla and her husband announced that they were expecting their first child.
Backstory
The couple’s relationship first came into the spotlight in September 2024, when photos of them began circulating on social media.
The images surfaced while the music star was on holiday in Nigeria, where he received a presidential-style welcome from Priscilla.
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He was later hosted by her mother-in-law at a glamorous event that attracted considerable media attention.
Juma Jux born on 1 September 1989 in Dar es Salaam, Tanzania, discovered his passion for music at the age of 16.
He first entertained friends with his rap skills before committing to a full-time career in the industry.
Priscilla, born on 13 March 2001, holds a degree in Media and Theatre Arts from Babcock University.
She made her acting debut at the age of 14 in the film “Beyond Disability”, a role that earned her a nomination for Best Child Actress at the Best of Nollywood (BON) Awards.