Nigerian actress and comedian Wofai Fada has announced the arrival of her baby girl, Ifedayo Konaghai Cole, in a heartfelt Instagram post on Saturday. The joyous news comes amid lingering family tensions with her husband’s relatives, adding a complex backdrop to the celebration.

Fada, who shared adorable photos of her newborn, expressed immense gratitude to God for what she described as a “precious gift.” She wrote, “We are forever grateful to God for this precious gift. Our princess is here. My joy is complete.” Fans and celebrities alike, including Mo Abudu, Nancy Isime, IK Ogbonna, and footballer Asisat Oshoala, poured in congratulatory messages and well-wishes for the family.

The announcement follows the couple’s legal wedding on October 27, 2024, at the Ikoyi Registry in Lagos State. This event came months after their traditional wedding in May, which sparked public controversies and was followed by a public statement from Taiwo Cole’s family, disapproving of the union. The patriarch, Kunle Cole, claimed the family neither supported nor recognized the marriage.

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Despite the backlash, Fada embraced the love story with optimism, sharing her joy with her 1.2 million Instagram followers. During their legal wedding, she captioned her post, “Every love story is beautiful, but ours is my favourite. Legally hitched. @taiwo.cole.7 #TWOforever. #MrsCole.”

The couple’s relationship has been under the spotlight, with Fada’s 34th birthday celebration earlier this year ending speculations about their romance. Now, the birth of their daughter has brought a wave of positivity, overshadowing the earlier disputes.

Prominent figures and fans alike joined in celebrating the milestone, with one user, Rachael Okangbe, commenting, “When I saw a missed call from you, I felt maybe she has put to bed. God is awesome. Big congrats, super mum.”