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Priscilla Ojo celebrates son’s first birthday

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  • Priscilla Ojo, daughter of Nollywood actress Iyabo Ojo, celebrated her son Rakeem Mkambala's first birthday by unveiling his face for the first time.
  • She described Rakeem, her son with Tanzanian singer Juma Jux, as her "greatest answered prayer" and expressed joy over his growth and personality.
  • Rakeem was born in Canada on August 24, 2025, and his birth attracted significant social media attention.

Nollywood actress Iyabo Ojo's daughter, Priscilla Ojo, has shared the first public images of her son, Rakeem Mkambala, as he celebrated his first birthday. Priscilla, who is married to Tanzanian singer Juma Jux, marked the occasion by posting pictures of their son on Instagram.

We blinked, and a whole year passed. To our dearest son, Watching you grow has been the biggest blessing. You are the most cheeky, happy, cleverest little pumpkin. You light up every room you walk into and we’re so proud to be your parents.

— Priscilla OjoDescribing her son Rakeem on his first birthday.

Describing Rakeem as her "greatest answered prayer," Priscilla expressed profound gratitude for witnessing his development over the past year. "We blinked, and a whole year passed," she wrote, adding, "Watching you grow has been the biggest blessing. You are the most cheeky, happy, cleverest little pumpkin. You light up every room you walk into and we’re so proud to be your parents."

The influencer reflected on the past year, filled with love, cuddles, and observing her son's emerging personality. "365 days of loving you, cuddling you, and watching your beautiful personality shine. You are curious, so joyful, so smart and so full of life. You make every day better just by being you," she shared. Priscilla marveled at Rakeem's rapid growth, calling him their "little sunshine" and praying for his life to be filled with happiness.

365 days of loving you, cuddling you, and watching your beautiful personality shine. You are curious, so joyful, so smart and so full of life. You make every day better just by being you.

— Priscilla OjoReflecting on the past year with her son.

Priscilla also offered prayers for her son's future, wishing him a life filled with health, happiness, and purpose. "We pray you grow up healthy, happy and full of purpose. We pray God guides your steps and orders your path. We pray you know how deeply you are loved, every single day," she wrote. She further wished for his laughter to continue and his heart to remain pure, reiterating, "You are our greatest answered prayer. Happy 1st Birthday our sunshine, we love you endlessly."

We pray you grow up healthy, happy and full of purpose. We pray God guides your steps and orders your path. We pray you know how deeply you are loved, every single day.

— Priscilla OjoOffering birthday wishes and prayers for her son.

Rakeem was born on August 24, 2025, in Canada. His parents had announced their pregnancy in July 2025. Following his birth, Rakeem garnered substantial social media attention, with an Instagram account created for him reportedly gaining over 50,000 followers within its first hour. Priscilla had previously kept her son's face private, choosing to reveal him when she felt the time was right. The family later reunited in Tanzania.

You are our greatest answered prayer. Happy 1st Birthday our sunshine, we love you endlessly.

— Priscilla OjoConcluding her birthday message to her son.
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