Nollywood actress Ruby Ojiakor and her filmmaker husband, Moc Madu, are celebrating the arrival of their first child, a baby boy named Lotanna Haziel Madu. The proud couple shared the joyous news with family and friends, marking a new chapter in their lives.
Reflecting on her pregnancy, Ruby opened up about the challenges of the third trimester, describing sleepless nights, restless evenings, and swollen legs. She offered prayers for other expectant mothers, wishing that their labor be fruitful and that every struggle is met with joy at the end.
“3rd Trimester is nobody’s friend… the sleepless nights, restless nights, swollen legs, everything,” she wrote. “I pray for every woman in their third trimester—you will be celebrated in the end, in Jesus mighty name. Amen.”
The couple’s journey to parenthood has been shared with their fans from the start. Last year, Ruby announced her engagement to Moc Madu, and they tied the knot on May 31st in a star-studded ceremony. The actress also revealed that her husband paid her bride price for a second time, highlighting the depth of their commitment.
Throughout her pregnancy, Ruby documented special moments, from the gender reveal party to her visits to Asaba Specialist Hospital, where she supported newly delivered mothers by distributing diapers and wipes. Fans also got to see her family’s reaction to the news, including her preteen daughter’s emotional excitement at welcoming a new sibling.
From the anticipation of the pregnancy announcement to finally holding her baby boy, Ruby and Moc Madu’s journey has been one of love, faith, and celebration, reminding fans of the beauty and challenges of bringing new life into the world.
