A former Big Brother Naija housemate, Maria Chike, is expecting her first child with her lover, Kelvin Anene.
The reality tv made the announcement recently in a documentary shared on her social media pages.
“I have longed for you at an early age as I can ever remember. You came when I didn’t know I needed it the most. Since we’ve been sharing this magical experience, you’ve made me so alive from the first day I heard your heartbeat,” she said in a tribute to the child.
“I may be birthing you but God is giving you life. And I pray you walk in his path all of your life. I promise to guard you with everything in me. I promise my love is eternal and divine. I pray the good Lord let you perfect for him. I pray you be God’s best creature ever created.
She added “I pray you have a heart like your daddy’s heart. If I were to ask you anything my child, please know that I will not be perfect so I ask for forgiveness and patience already once I do my very best as a mother.
“I know the journey we have ahead will be an amazing one despite the ups and downs life may bring.
“But please know my little one that you were brought to this world with a boundless love that your father and I share and that has created a new life and that is you. Through life in the best way we can. Your mummy”.
Maria was a contestant in the popular reality TV show, Big Brother Naija, shine ya eye. Despite the fact that she entered the show as a Wild card, she gained a large fan base. Maria remained one of the fan favorites of the show even bring evicted in the fifth week of the show.