Nigerian rapper Chibuzo Nelson Azubuike, popularly known as Phyno, has revealed that he has become a father.
Breaking the news unexpectedly on Instagram on Monday, Phyno shared a heartwarming photo of himself holding his newborn baby close to his chest.
In his caption, Phyno expressed his joy about his journey into fatherhood.
He mentioned that he has been using his time away from social media to not only care for his newborn but also to work on new music.
He concluded by announcing the release of his new music on Friday.
His caption read, “I took some time off to be a Father and also work on new music / Album and it’s been a wholesome experience. Now it’s time to get back to what I do best. NEW MUSIC OUT THIS FRIDAY. PRE-SAVE LINK IN MY BIO.”
Warm congratulations have poured in for the rapper, with both fans and fellow celebrities sharing their joy and best wishes.
Phyno is renowned for his rap performances in Igbo, his native language, and has been a prominent figure in the Nigerian music scene since 2003.
Initially launching his career as a music producer, he gained fame as a rapper due to his distinctive style.
Maintaining a private lifestyle, Phyno hasn’t disclosed the identity of the child’s mother at the time of this update.