Celebrations erupted across Nigeria and Tanzania on Sunday, August 24, 2025, as actress Iyabo Ojo proudly announced the birth of her first grandchild. Her daughter, influencer and entrepreneur Priscilla Ojo, and Tanzanian music star Juma Jux welcomed a baby boy, named Rakeem Ayomide Mkambala, in Canada.
The announcement came through Iyabo Ojo’s official social media handles, where she shared photos and videos of her beaming with pride. “I am officially a grandma,” she wrote, thanking God for a safe delivery and healthy outcome for both mother and child. Within minutes, her post attracted hundreds of thousands of reactions, underscoring the Ojo family’s influence in Nollywood and beyond.
Priscilla, who turned 24 in March, has been one of Nigeria’s most prominent young influencers, balancing fashion, beauty, and brand endorsements with her entrepreneurial ventures. Her relationship with Juma Jux, 35, popularly known as “African Boy,” has been under the spotlight since the couple confirmed their romance in late 2024. Their wedding, which stretched from Lagos to Dar es Salaam between February and May this year, was one of the most glamorous cross-continental celebrity unions of 2025.
The couple had shared their pregnancy journey with fans, officially revealing they were expecting in July. Just three days before the delivery, they held a lavish blue-themed gender reveal party, which trended across Instagram and TikTok with the hashtag #BabyMkambala. That event, now a prelude to Sunday’s joyful news, hinted at the excitement surrounding the arrival of their son.
Reactions have poured in from celebrities and fans alike. Nigerian stars like Funke Akindele, Toyin Abraham, and Mercy Aigbe congratulated the new parents, while Tanzanian music giants Diamond Platnumz and Vanessa Mdee sent warm wishes. Within hours of the announcement, baby Rakeem’s dedicated Instagram page surpassed 120,000 followers, making him one of the fastest-growing celebrity babies online in 2025.
Iyabo Ojo’s journey into grandmotherhood adds a new dimension to her already vibrant public life. Known for her outspoken personality and resilience in Nollywood, the 46-year-old actress expressed her readiness to “spoil” her grandson while still cheering on her daughter’s career and personal growth. Industry watchers say this development will likely elevate the Ojo-Jux brand as a cross-cultural powerhouse family in African entertainment.
For now, Priscilla and Juma Jux remain in Canada with their newborn, surrounded by close family members. Both mother and child are said to be in excellent health. With prayers, cheers, and media buzz flowing across borders, the arrival of baby Rakeem has sealed August 2025 as a historic moment for two of Africa’s most-followed young stars.
