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Big Brother Naija star Maria announces birth of her newborn baby boy

BBNaija's Maria announces birth of her baby boy Leonardo | Pulse Nigeria

Ibukunoluwa Daramola

<h2>Big Brother Naija Alumnus Maria Chike Benjamin has announced the birth and name of her newborn child.</h2>

<p>The star revealed the details on her verified Instagram account on Tuesday, October 3, 2023. In her post, she announced that her bundle of joy was born on October 1 2023.</p>

<p>Her caption read, "<em>Leonardo AmaraNna Anene 01/10/2023.I just want to say thank you God. My heart is so full and grateful. I've found the light in me that I couldn't find all these years. Thank you for choosing us as your parents."</em></p>

<p>Soon after her announcement, congratulations started to flood in for the new mother and her partner,&nbsp;<strong>Kelvin Anene</strong>.</p>

<p>On June 23, 2023, she announced her pregnancy in an adorable way, stating how she couldn't wait to meet the little tot.</p>

<p>Following that, on July 6, 2023, <a href="https://www.pulse.ng/entertainment/movies/bbnaija-2021-maria-wins-week-4s-head-of-house-games/53gzwbh">the <em>BBN</em> star</a> took to Instagram to post her stunning maternity shoot photos. She blessed her one million Instagram followers with the post captioned 'amore', which left many fans fawning.</p>

<p>Maria Chike&nbsp;is a reality TV star, former air hostess, media personality, and model. She gained recognition as a member of the sixth season of&nbsp;<em>Big Brother Naija</em>&nbsp;in 2021. After leaving the show, she disclosed that she <a href="https://www.pulse.ng/entertainment/celebrities/bbnaijas-maria-faced-spiritual-challenges-after-leaving-biggies-show/99f6g2g">faced some spiritual challenges</a>, which she was able to overcome.&nbsp;</p>

<p>She also started a successful talk show called <strong><em>Healing with Maria</em></strong><em>,</em> with the first episode airing in 2023. The wellness show has starred many popular names like&nbsp;<strong>Kate Henshaw, Broda Shaggi, Deyemi, Bam Bam</strong>, and other people of influence.</p>

<p>Prior to entering limelight, she worked as an air hostess at one of the most prestigious airlines in the world,&nbsp;<strong>Emirates,</strong>&nbsp;where she worked for five years.</p>

<p>Congratulations are in order for the star.</p>

BBNaija housemate Maria Benjamin is expecting her first child and has posted her maternity shoot pictures [Instagram/mariachikebenjamin]

BBNaija's Maria announces birth of her baby boy Leonardo

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