Baba Ijesha welcomes child with wife — 7 months after prison release

Olanrewaju Omiyinka, the Nigerian actor popularly known as Baba Ijesha, has announced the birth of a baby boy with his wife Abiodun Folashade Tokunbo.

Baba Ijesha shared the news via an Instagram post on Monday, with the actor describing their newborn as “God’s blessing”.

The film star appreciated Abiodun whom he called “my ever beautiful wife, strong Jagaban,” and introduced their son as “King Kagar Omiyinka”.

“In quiet ways, in Unseen ways, God has been writing a story only He could tell… We thank the Almighty for blessing us with a healthy baby BOY,” he wrote.

“God gave me more than I prayed for my ever Beautiful wife, Strong JAGABAN, Abikesde mi owoh @ceolumineeofficial who became a mother of my Son KING KAGAR OMIYINKA.”

Abiodun, the CEO of Luminee Couture, a fashion brand, also announced the child’s arrival on Instagram.

She quoted scripture and disclosed that this was their first child together after 12 years, referencing her daughter.

“The Tiniest Feet Have, Our Little Star Has Arrived To Hight Up Our Lives.. Psalm139:13. Jeremiah 29:11. Number 6:24. Jeremiah 1:15,” she wrote.

“YOU ARE CHOSEN KING KAGAR @king_kagar_o Before I found you in the Womb. I Knew You ARIYO OSUU… 12years after @anjybabygirl !! Our little miracle is finally here! I’m Pround Of ME @ceoluminee_legit.

“My Father, thank You for the precious gift of this beautiful baby boy. We dedicate his life to You today. Lord, place a hedge of protection around him, guard his health, and grant him peaceful sleep. We pray that he will grow to be a man of courage, wisdom, and deep faith.

“Fill his heart with Your love and guide his steps all the days of his life. IN YOU ARE CHOSEN KING KAGAR EMI AWON WOLI.. I AM SO GRATEFUL.”

The birth marks a significant turn in the actor’s life following his recent release from prison.

Baba Ijesha completed a jail term in November 2025 after being convicted on charges including indecent treatment of a child and sexual assault.

In July 2022, a Lagos high court had sentenced him to 16 years’ imprisonment, though the sentence ran concurrently, resulting in approximately five years behind bars.

During his incarceration, Baba Ijesha maintained his innocence, claiming in April 2024 that he had been set up and was merely “acting according to a script” provided by a colleague.

The actor released a song titled ‘Eniwaye Daran’ in which he recounted the events leading to his arrest.

He alleged that comedian Princess had invited him to her residence under the pretence of a meal and a film role, only to orchestrate what he described as a scheme exploiting his fame.(TheCable)