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Nollywood actors Adedimeji, Mo Bimpe hold thanksgiving for triplet sons

From The Punch · () English

Translated from English, summarized and contextualized by DistantNews.

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  • Nollywood actors Lateef Adedimeji and Adebimpe (Mo Bimpe) held a thanksgiving ceremony for their triplet sons.
  • The ceremony followed a private Islamic naming ceremony where the boys were named Rahman, Raheem, and Rakeeb.
  • The couple shared their journey through challenges to parenthood, describing it as a testimony.

Nollywood stars Lateef Adedimeji and Adebimpe, known as Mo Bimpe, celebrated the arrival of their triplet sons with a grand thanksgiving ceremony. The event, attended by family, colleagues, and well-wishers, was a long-awaited occasion for fans following the couple's announcement of the births.

building, protecting, and embracing the greatest blessing

โ€” Lateef AdedimejiDescribing the period leading up to the birth of his triplet sons.

Months after welcoming their sons, the couple held the ceremony to express gratitude. Adedimeji had previously shared an emotional post on Instagram, calling the period leading up to the birth a time of "building, protecting, and embracing the greatest blessing." He referred to his sons as "three kings to call my own."

The couple, who married in December 2021, had previously held a private Islamic naming ceremony at their Lagos residence. Their sons were given the names Rahman, Raheem, and Rakeeb. A viral video of market women celebrating and praying for the couple had also surfaced, prompting Mo Bimpe to express her excitement and desire to include them in the celebration.

three kings to call my own

โ€” Lateef AdedimejiReferring to his triplet sons.

Both actors have openly shared their journey into parenthood. Mo Bimpe described motherhood as a transition "from waiting to wonder, from tears to thanksgiving." Adedimeji reflected on the "mockery and stigma" they endured before the triplets' arrival, framing their story as a testament to overcoming adversity.

from waiting to wonder, from tears to thanksgiving

โ€” Mo BimpeDescribing her experience of motherhood.
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Originally published by The Punch in English. Translated, summarized, and contextualized by our editorial team with added local perspective. Read our editorial standards.