15 celebrity baby arrivals of the year

1. Di'ja

This one caught us all by surprise! Aphrodija and husband Rotimi welcomed a baby boy back in June.

Confirming the news, the Mavin artiste shared a cute video story on Instagram on Friday July 1, 2016.

2. Osas Ighodaro and Gbenro Ajibade

Gbenro Ajibade and Osas Ighodaro welcomed a baby girl earlier than expected. Their new bundle of joy arrived mother earth on the 21st day in June 2016.

The celebrity couple made the iconic announcement via popular magazine, Genevieve.

3. Ivie Okujaye

The actress and her hubby, Ezie Egboh welcomed their little bundle of joy on June 1, 2016.

"Our Baby Girl decided to enter the world The Day Before Her Daddy's Birthday !!!! Thank You, Jesus!!!! The feeling is even more amazing than I would have ever guessed!!! #July1stBaby #July2ndDaddy!!! #Miracles #Gratitude #Family #Love.. God's plans are always the best!!!! Thank you, Lord!!!!!!" she shared alongside a photo on Instagram.

4. Chimamanda Adichie

Adichie who debuted her baby bump at a writing event in Lagos in an interview with Financial Times back in July announced she is now a proud new mum.

According to her, she hid the fact that she was pregnant and had delivered her baby because she wanted it to be personal.

5. Jodie and David Nnaji

Jodie and her husband David Nnaji welcomed their first baby on Monday, April 11, 2016.

Nnaji reacted to the birth of his first child. He shared a photo of his wife on his Instagram page and wrote "My baby, my baby, thank you! #totustuus #wifey #happyfamily #homesweethome."

6. Tonto Dikeh

Tonto and her husband Churchill Olakunle Oladunni welcomed their son on February 18, 2016. The actress surprised fans with news of her birth and has refused to show off her baby boy.

7. Akpororo

The comedian welcomed his little girl with sweetheart, Josephine Ijeoma Onuabughuchi in August this year.

The two have since been melting hearts on social media ever since her arrival.

8. Lilian Esoro and Ubi Franklin

Ubi Franklin and Lilian Esoro welcomed a baby boy back in July this year. The celebrity couple welcomed little Jason in a hospital in America.

9. Amanda Ebeye

Nollywood actress Amanda Ebeye welcomed a baby boy in Canada this year.

Although the day and time weren't revealed, the good news was shared by Temilola Sobola on Instagram on Monday, November 21, 2016.

10. Eku Edewor

Eku Edewor welcomed her first child with boyfriend, Chini Odogwu back in November.

The '53 Extra' host welcomed a baby girl in a London hospital.

11. Bovi

Comedian Bovi Ugboma and wife, Kris Asimonye announced the birth of their third child, a baby boy in October this year.

Bovi made the announcement on Snapchat when he said both mother and baby are doing well.

12. Kenneth Okonkwo

Nollywood actor Kennneth Okonkwo welcomed a baby boy, Kenechukwu, with his wife, Iheoma, after nine years of marriage.

The duo were delivered of a baby on May 7, 2016.

13. Seyi Law

Seyi Law and wife Stacey Aletile, welcomed their first child on Saturday, October 1, 2016, after five years of being married. The couple welcomed their bundle of joy in Maryland, USA.

14. Bez

Bez welcomed his first child with wife, Bolatito, after two years of marriage this year.

Bez shared the news of his wife's delivery on Sunday, July 17, 2016, on Instagram. He wrote, "God blessed @titoidakulaand I with a King! #grateful #greatness#blessed".

15. Bimbo Thomas

According to The Net News, the actress put to bed around 2 PM on Saturday, July 16, 2016, in Texas.