Celebrity star of “Orange is the New Black”, Uzo Aduba, and her husband Robert Sweeting have welcomed their first child into the world. With great excitement, Uzo steps into motherhood and assures that the experience is utterly priceless.
Uzo took to social media to reveal the birth of her child, sharing two heartfelt pictures from her time in the hospital. One image shows Uzo lying in bed, cradling the newborn on her chest. The second black-and-white photo captures a tender moment with the baby’s feet resting on Uzo’s hand. The newborn is a girl lovingly named Adaiba Lee Nonyem. Uzo revealed the deeper meaning behind the names, signifying “Daughter of the People” and a homage to her ancestry. The name Nonyem, an African – Igbo name meaning stay with me, was also the name of her mother.
The acclaimed actress expressed her overwhelming joy and love for her newborn daughter in her announcement. The happiness in the new mother’s heart knows no bounds, causing her to gush over her love for her newborn daughter, ultimately concluding by thanking everyone for their love and support.
Earlier, in June, Uzo touched upon her enthusiasm to become a mother, stressing that she and her husband were excitedly looking forward to stepping into parenthood. The couple tied the knot in a secret ceremony in New York City in 2020 and didn’t disclose the news until a year later in September 2021. On their anniversary, Uzo penned down a heartfelt message speaking on the significance of their Traditional Nigerian Wedding Ceremony and expressing her love and gratitude for her husband.
Heartfelt congratulations to Uzo and Robert on the arrival of their firstborn, baby Adaiba! Their joy on embarking on this journey of parenthood is infectious, and we wish them all the happiness in the world.