LAGOS — Nollywood actress Sharon Ooja has announced the birth of her baby boy. She made the joyful disclosure in a heartfelt post on her social media accounts on Thursday. The announcement was met with an outpouring of congratulations from fans, colleagues, and public figures across Nigeria.
Ooja expressed deep gratitude to God, her husband, family, and friends in the post. She described the experience of becoming a mother as life-changing and said she is overwhelmed with love and appreciation.
“I am so grateful to God for this blessing. Thank you to my husband, my family, and all my friends who have been there for me through this journey. My heart is full,” Ooja wrote in her post, accompanied by a photo of her newborn son.
The actress kept details of her pregnancy and birth largely private, in keeping with her approach to personal matters. Many fans were surprised by the announcement, having not known she was expecting. Her decision to share the news only after the birth was widely praised as a thoughtful and mature approach.
A Beloved Nollywood Figure
Sharon Ooja is one of Nollywood’s most popular actresses. She rose to national fame through her role in the web series Skinny Girl in Transit, which became a cultural phenomenon among young Nigerian women. She has since appeared in multiple acclaimed productions.
In addition, Ooja was crowned Most Promising Actress at the Africa Magic Viewers’ Choice Awards early in her career. She has gone on to earn recognition as one of the most versatile and bankable actresses in the industry. Her work spans comedy, drama, and romantic genres.
Furthermore, her personal life has been a subject of interest for Nigerian audiences. She married businessman Ugo Nwoke in a ceremony that attracted significant attention earlier this year. Her decision to start a family has been welcomed by fans who have followed her journey from emerging talent to established star.
Nigeria’s Entertainment Community Celebrates
Congratulations poured in from across the Nigerian entertainment industry. Fellow Nollywood stars including Funke Akindele, Beverly Naya, and Toyin Abraham shared warm messages. Musicians, media personalities, and business leaders also joined in the celebration on social media.
The announcement came just days after the Nigerian entertainment community mourned the passing of Niniola’s husband Michael Ndika. Sharon Ooja’s joyful news provided a welcome moment of celebration and hope for an industry that has experienced significant loss in recent weeks.
Ooja said she will take time away from work to focus on her new role as a mother. She has not announced a timeline for her return to set. Her management team confirmed that she is doing well and that both mother and baby are in excellent health.
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