Nigerian gospel music star Tope Alabi is filled with joy as she officially steps into a new grandmother role.
The beloved singer could not hide her emotions after her daughter, Ayomiku Alabi, welcomed her first child, a beautiful baby girl, with her husband. The good news surfaced on Friday as Ayomiku shared maternity photos and heartwarming images of herself and her husband cradling their newborn.
An emotional Tope Alabi took to social media to celebrate the newest addition to her family, expressing deep gratitude to God and pride in her daughter.
“I’m eternally grateful to God for this joyful addition to my family. Indeed Ayomiku, ayo si kun inu mi. My beautiful, strong girl @the_ayomikualabi_ I am so proud of the woman and mother you have become. Welcome to the world, my darling grandchild, I have dreamt of holding you for so long and now I’m showering you with kisses as I watch you grow. Being your grandma is my new favourite role. Big congratulations to the Bantales.”
The touching message quickly drew attention online, with fans and celebrities flooding her comment section with congratulatory messages.
Among those who celebrated with the singer were several Nollywood stars and public figures.
Funke Akindele wrote, “Oluwaseun ma. Congratulations ma.” Tawa Ajisefinni added, “Ose olorun aanu. Congratulations grandma.” Woli Agba Ajewole commented, “Congratulations, Grandma.”
Toyin Adewale shared prayers, writing, “Oluwaseun. Ayo abara tintin. Oluwa abawa wo adasi fun wa loruko Jesu kristi. Congratulations mama.”
More congratulatory messages poured in from Shola Kosoko, Debbie Shokoya, Wumi Toriola, and others who joined in celebrating the joyful milestone.
Ayomiku’s journey into motherhood comes less than a year after her private wedding ceremony, which was attended by close family and friends, including actress Funke Akindele. The ceremony made headlines at the time, drawing attention across social media.
Now, the Alabi family has even more reason to celebrate as Tope embraces what she calls her “new favourite role.”
Fans have described the moment as beautiful and well-deserved for the gospel singer, whose music and ministry have inspired many over the years.