Nollywood actress Ini Dima-Okojie has welcomed her first child, a baby boy, with her husband, Abasi Ene-Obong, marking the end of a nearly decade-long struggle with fibroids and fertility concerns. The announcement came on June 24, 2026, which also coincided with her 36th birthday, making it her first birthday as a mother.
Actress Shares Emotional Birth Announcement
In an Instagram post shared on June 24, Dima-Okojie posted photos of herself cradling her newborn son shortly after delivery. "There is no role I have ever played that has humbled me, stretched me, challenged me, or filled my heart quite like this one," she wrote. "These past weeks have been some of the most beautiful, overwhelming, exhausting, and rewarding of my life."
The actress, best known for her role in the Netflix series Blood Sisters, has been open about her health journey since her initial fibroid diagnosis in 2017. She recalled that her gynaecologist at the time suggested that if the fibroids weren't bothering her, she should simply leave them alone, but quickly get married regardless, advice she later found unsettling.
Fibroid Battle Spanning Nearly a Decade
By March 2020, the fibroid had grown significantly, and a new doctor recommended surgery. However, the procedure was delayed by the COVID-19 pandemic. During the delay, she experimented with herbal remedies, dietary changes, and exercise in an attempt to manage the condition. She eventually underwent a successful myomectomy in November 2020.
Despite the surgery, the fibroids returned in July 2024, three years later. This time, Dima-Okojie opted for a holistic approach instead of another operation. She cut out red meat, dairy, processed foods, refined sugar, and white carbohydrates, documenting the changes publicly. By October 2024, a follow-up ultrasound showed that the fibroids were shrinking.
Pregnancy Announced as a Miracle
In April 2026, Dima-Okojie shared the news that she was pregnant with her first child. "I get to be a mother," she wrote at the time, describing the pregnancy as "a miracle" and referencing Jeremiah 1:5: 'Before I formed you in the womb I knew you.' She used the moment to encourage other women to take fibroids seriously and seek regular checkups, having previously offered to sponsor scans for women facing similar struggles.
The actress's journey from a diagnosis met with dismissiveness to welcoming her son on her 36th birthday has been a hard-won conclusion to a nearly decade-long struggle. Her story has inspired many of her followers, who have followed her updates and celebrated her milestone.
