Dayo Amusa, the Nigerian actress, has announced the arrival of her first child — a baby boy.
Seun Oloketuyi, the founder of the Best of Nollywood (BON) Awards, first broke the news on Monday via Instagram.
“@dayoamusa delivers baby in the US. Congratulations,” he wrote.
Dayo also confirmed the report, sharing her excitement on social media.
In the caption, the 41-year-old wrote, “ALHAMDULILAH
My treasure has arrived. It’s a boy”.
The announcement has sparked an outpouring of congratulatory messages from fans and colleagues in the industry.
Tawa Ajisefini, the actress, congratulated Dayo on the arrival of her newborn, she wrote, “Oluwa o shey ooooo… ”.
Toyin Adewale, another actress, also joined in the celebration.
“Oluwaseun ooo . Allihamdulilahi Robil Al’amin. Iro Ayo lao magbo lagbala olododo Adufeade mo ba e yo @dayoamusa. Ayo na abawa kale Insha Allah . Welcome home, little Prince ,” she wrote.
Details about the child’s father remain undisclosed.
Dayo started acting in 2002 and debuted as a producer in 2006. Known for her versatility, she has starred in Yoruba and English-language Nollywood films. She has also received several accolades for her talent.