It is raining congratulatory messages for Oluwatoyin Deborah Oyesanya, the CEO of Royal Hugs Surprises, as she welcomes her first child at the age of 40.
The entrepreneur, via her Instagram page, shared maternity photos of herself in a purple dress as she announced the arrival of her bundle of joy.
Sharing her testimony, she revealed that she prayed, fasted, cried and laughed. She said it was a rollercoaster for her when her 40th birthday approached and she had no children. Toyin said to God that she makes people happy, and He should make her happy, which he did.
The entrepreneur asserted that this year is truly the year for babies as she prayed for those still awaiting theirs.
“I prayed, fasted, cried, laughed……. It was a rollercoaster for me when my 40th birthday was approaching and I had no child. I said to God, I make people happy for a living, please make me genuinely happy and guess what, my people, GOD DID IT. The world called it late, God called it MY TIME
Indeed, this year is a year for babies, and to everyone still waiting, I pray sooner than you think in Jesus’ name
Meanwhile, my favourite colour is now PURPLE”.
Many celebrities flooded her comment section with congratulatory messages.
Dayo Amusa wrote, “Yes. Oh my darling, I’m so happy right now
Queen Mercy Atang wrote, “Congratulations, ma’am
Chizzy Alichi wrote, “Screaming congratulations
Allwell Ademola wrote, “Awwwn, congratulations, darling
Regina Chukwu wrote, “Congratulations, my love. So happy for you
Bimpe Akintunde wrote, “We are glad. Congratulations
Anita Joseph wrote, “Yesss oh, my boo, I’m overjoyed.
Kemi Korede wrote, “Big congratulations to you, my beloved sister
Jide Awobona wrote, “Congratulations, yummy mummy
Ronke Oshodi Oke wrote, “Congratulations, my darling sister
Adediwura Blarkgold wrote, “Oluwaseun. Congratulations my darling
Toyin Alausa wrote, “Oluwaseun. Congratulations Sake
Toyosi Adesanya wrote, “Amen to all your prayers
Lilian Esoro wrote, “O congratulations Hun. May your joy be full”.
Royal Hugs Surprise boss isn’t the only one welcoming a child at 40. Kemi Filani reported in August that former OAP, Toke Makinwa had welcomed her first child, a baby girl, named Yakira Eliana at 40.
Late last year, Yoruba actress, Dayo Amusa welcomed her first child, a baby boy, Oluwafirewamiri. Noting how her treasure had arrived, Dayo expressed gratitude to her Maker as she expressed how excited she was to be a mum.
Also last year, after years of being married, Yoruba actress, Tawa Ajisefinni and her husband welcomed their first child. Tawa had appreciated her Maker for her storms as she noted how she needed the rain for her faith to grow.
In 2023, Mount Zion actor Doyin Hassan welcomed his first child with his wife after 24 years of waiting. Sharing photos of him, his wife, and their newborn child in Church for Thanksgiving and dedication, he asserted that God is faithful. He expressed gratitude to his Maker for blessing him after 24 years of toils and struggles, as he called his daughter a great testimony of God’s faithfulness.
Also, in 2023, after 7 years of waiting, Adeniyi Johnson and wife, Seyi Edun, welcomed twins. While dedicating their twins to church, the couple reflected on their trials, and how they were called names and told to seek help from herbalists.
To top it off, Biola Bayo welcomed her first child after several failed IVFs. She narrated her painful journey to experience motherhood, revealing how she had a failed IVF, one cancelled surrogate circle, and three failed surrogate attempts within two years before she was blessed with her son.