Nollywood actress Sharon Ooja has announced the birth of her first child, a baby boy, with her husband. The Nollywood star made the announcement via her Instagram page on Wednesday, sharing an emotional reflection on her pregnancy journey alongside her first public confirmation of the delivery.
Emotional Announcement
The actress expressed immense gratitude for the new addition to her family, noting the profound personal impact of the experience. 'I just gave birth to the most handsome baby boy I have ever seen,' Ooja wrote in her post. 'I'm still so overwhelmed with joy and gratitude. 2025/2026… God truly ushered me into the most beautiful years of my life and wrote a story that only He can take the glory for.'
Privacy During Pregnancy
Ooja revealed that she chose to keep her pregnancy away from the public eye to protect her peace and maintain a level of privacy. She thanked her close circle of family and friends for supporting this decision, describing the experience as a rewarding one despite the typical physical challenges of early pregnancy.
Reflecting on the past nine months, the actress stated, 'Pregnancy made me understand God's love in such a deeper way… unconditional, intentional, and impossible to fully explain. His Word says, “Your wife will be like a fruitful grapevine, and your children like olive shoots around your table.” And wow… God really did it in His perfect timing. You are truly a merciful God. And to my husband… Thank you for loving me so fiercely beautifully through every stage of our pregnancy. The prayers, reassurance, back rubs, trips, baths, endless gifts, food runs and the way you carried me emotionally and spiritually these past 9 months… baby, you are truly everything. Me, Win, and Zoey are so blessed to have you. Thank you to my family and friends for protecting our peace and allowing this journey to stay private, and off social media just as we requested. It was soft, and I genuinely enjoyed every bit of my pregnancy, oh the first trimester was the ghetto we will discuss that later.'
Career Highlights
Ooja first gained prominence for her breakout role as Shalewa in the hit Ndani TV web series Skinny Girl on Transit, a character she portrayed across multiple successful seasons. Her performance in the series established her as a household name and paved the way for her entry into mainstream cinema.
Following her breakout success, Ooja consistently secured lead roles in some of Nollywood's highest-grossing box office titles and streaming exclusives. She starred in EbonyLife Films' notable projects, including The Men's Club, Òlòtūré where she earned critical acclaim for her dramatic portrayal of an undercover journalist exposing human trafficking, and Chief Daddy. Her versatility across both romantic comedies and intense dramas has solidified her position as a highly sought-after talent in the African entertainment landscape.
