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[Photos] Cheers As BBNaija Star Gifty Welcomes Christmas Day Baby

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By Oyinlola Awonuga (The New Diplomat’s Entertainment, Fashion and Sports Desk)

A former big brother contestant Gifty Powers has welcomed her second child today December 25, Christmas Day.

She shared the good news with fans on her instagram page welcoming her son and expressing how much happy she is that he has made her a mother once again.

According to her, the love she has for him is beyond words and she’s very proud to have him telling how she and his elder sister Alisha loves him so much.

Gifty Powers had her daughter Alisha with singer Mr 2Kay but the father of her second child isn’t known yet and per our knowledge she is yet to tie the knot.

She posted on Instagram sharing the good news with fans and welcoming her son and expressing how much happy she is that he has made her a mother once again.

According to her, the love she has for him is beyond words and she’s very proud to have him telling how she and his elder sister Alisha loves him so much.

In her words:

“Dear Son, words can not express how much in love I am with you❤️.
You made me a mother again, you gave me a reason to love and to be happy again.

You mean a lot to me and I will never stop loving you, Son💋
I love you beyond words and we are proud to have you as a beloved Son, little brother and grandson❤️.
Merry Christmas from my son and i🙏.
Love Mom💋.
Alisha’s little brother❤️.
who could ever imagine that my 3 years old daughter would become a big sister😂. This life😔.”

Gifty Powers had her daughter Alisha with singer Mr 2Kay but the father of her second child isn’t known yet and per our knowledge she is yet to tie the knot.

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