Maria Chike, a former Big Brother Naija housemate, and her partner recently welcomed their first child.

On Tuesday, October 3, 2023, the reality star posted a message on her Instagram account announcing the birth of their child.

She revealed that on October 1st, their son Leonardo Amara Nna Anene was born.

She wrote, "Leonardo AmaraNna Anene, 01/10/2023.

“I just want to say thank you, God. My heart is so full and grateful. I’ve found the light in me that I couldn’t find all these years. Thank you for choosing us as your parents.”

Maria revealed her pregnancy shortly before the start of the Big Brother Naija All Stars season, according to Naijacrawl. Many people thought she was excluded from the recently concluded All-Stars show because of her pregnancy.