LAGOS, Nigeria(VOICE OF NAIJA)- Nollywood actor Jide Awobona has announced that he and actress Oyindamola Sanni are expecting a baby girl, with the pair sharing a gender reveal video that has drawn congratulatory messages while also reigniting conversations about the actor’s personal life.
The couple shared maternity photos alongside a video on social media, both dressed in matching white outfits against a white backdrop.
Sitting on the floor with a gender reveal cake between them, they used a glass cup to split the cake, unveiling a pink filling that signified they are expecting a daughter.
The announcement quickly attracted warm wishes from fans, colleagues and well-wishers, with many celebrating the couple as they prepare to welcome their baby.
However, the news has also sparked renewed discussion about Awobona’s relationship history.
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The actor legally married his university sweetheart, Olubunmi, in a private ceremony in June 2019, and the pair share a son.
Further fueling public curiosity, Awobona celebrated what he described as “20 years of friendship and 10 years of marriage” in a January 2025 social media post, a timeline that appeared inconsistent with earlier reports about his 2019 wedding.
Neither Awobona nor Oyindamola addressed the questions surrounding the actor’s previous marriage while announcing the pregnancy.
For now, the focus remains on the couple’s joyful milestone, with many fans flooding their pages with congratulatory messages ahead of the arrival of their baby girl.
