LAGOS, Nigeria (VOICE OF NAIJA)- April 1st brought more than just pranks and hoaxes this year, as several Nigerian celebrities took to social media to joke about welcoming new babies.
The trend kicked off with actress Mercy Aigbe, who teased about welcoming a second son, setting the stage for a day of playful deception.
The mother of two posted on her Instagram page:
“Finally I can show you to the world
my prince.To all awaiting mothers and everyone desiring the
fruit of the womb! This year won’t pass you by.”
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Aigbe’s post immediately sparked excitement among her fans and colleagues, with many flooding the comment section with congratulatory messages. Little did they know that it was all part of an elaborate April Fools’ Day prank.
Not long after Aigbe’s post, other Nigerian celebrities joined in on the fun.
Media personality, Kiekie joined the fun with a mock pregnancy shoot, humorously hinting at the arrival of a second child.
The actress wrote:
“WE GO AGAIN! Baby 2 is here
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Stop ett o000! April fool.
HAPPY NEW MONTH.”
Not to be outdone, Nollywood star Nkechi Blessing also got in on the action, jesting about a second son entering her life with her partner.
“Two months ago @xxssive
and I welcomed a bouncing baby boy..l know you are
all shocked..But the lord has done it finally. Coming back to share my testimony and I will be posting the full testimony video on my YouTube
channel kindly click the link in my bio to subscribe and turn on post notifications,” Nkechi wrote.
However, it was comedian Alibaba who stole the show with his unexpected twist.
The veteran entertainer left jaws dropping as he playfully claimed to have welcomed triplets with his 55-year-old wife, Margaret, surprising fans and followers alike.
The ace comedian wrote:
“Mary and I are happy and overjoyed to welcome our 3 sons, Aaron, Aalexander, and Andrew, into the Akpobome family.
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“It’s been 2 months since they arrived, and as the days
go by, we thank God Almighty for these 3 beautiful blessings.
“We also want to thank our sisters, brothers, friends, uncles, and aunties for all the support so far.
We appreciate and thank you immensely for all your prayers, Iove, best wishes, and gifts.
“As we celebrate the essence of the Resurrection power in this period of Easter, we join our faith with
yours and pray that things of joy will never be far from you.
“God will make all that needs to arise, to arise in your
favour in this Holy period of reawakening.
On behalf of the Akpobomes, again, thank you.”
April 1st had always been synonymous with pranks, but this year, Nigerian celebrities took it to a whole new level.
Their playful and deceptive posts not only entertained their followers but also showcased their creativity and sense of humor.
As the day draw to a close, fans anxiously waited to see what surprises the next April Fools’ Day would bring in the world of Nigerian entertainment.
