Maria Benjamin, ex-BBNaija contestant welcomes first child

Maria Benjamin, a former Big Brother Naija contestant has announced the arrival of her first son on her Instagram platform.

The Nigerian reality star and media personality has revealed the name of her son is, Leonardo AmaraNna Anene.

Though Maria made the announcement on her Instagram platform on Tuesday, October 3, the reality star mentioned that she welcomed the boy on Sunday, October 1.

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Taking to Instagram, 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”

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Equally, Maria Benjamin became a popular figure when she participated in the 2021 Big Brother Naija Shine Ya Eyes.

News Round The Clock recalls that Maria unveiled her baby bump shortly before the commencement of the Big Brother Naija All Stars season. Many believed her pregnancy was the reason she wasn’t invited to the just concluded All-Stars show.