It is a tough time for Nigerian comedian Dami Olakunle, better known as Aphrican Ace, as he and his wife have lost their pre-term baby (a baby born before the 37th week of pregnancy).
In a lengthy post on his Instagram page, he revealed that his late son was due in October, but he couldn’t wait to meet his parents and came super early at 26 weeks on July 2nd. He noted how his son was doing pretty well for a 26-weeker, so they decided to proceed with his baby shower on July 27th as previously scheduled. Then came July 28th, when they got a call that he had gotten a bacterial infection, and from there, it was one thing after another.
Despite the words of the doctors, they were hopeful and optimistic that he would pull through, especially considering how long and hard he kept fighting. Still, God decided to call him home during the early hours of August 1st with his parents by his side.
The comedian stated that he had never experienced such pain before as he noted how they quickly went from plans for him coming home to now talking to funeral homes. Expressing his love for his son, he bade him farewell.
“Zion Ayomikun Blue Olatunde…you were due in October, but you just couldn’t wait to meet mommy and daddy, so you came super early at 26 weeks on July 2nd.
You were doing pretty well for a 26-weeker, so we decided to proceed with your baby shower on July 27th as previously scheduled, even before you came.
Then came July 28th when we got a call that you had gotten a bacterial infection…and from there, it was one thing after another after another, which all happened so quickly back to back over the next few days.
Despite the words of the doctors, we were still very hopeful and optimistic that you’d pull through, especially considering how long and hard you kept fighting, which even blew the doctors’ minds. We prayed and prayed. But God decided to call you home during the early hours of August 1st with mommy and daddy right by your side.
I’ve never experienced this kind of pain before, but it’s crãzy how, despite the amount of pain you’re in, life still has to go on…literally right after. How quickly we went from plans of you coming home to now talking to funeral homes. Hey God 😢
We love you and miss you so much, Zion, but God’s will has been done so that we won’t question Him. We’ll accept it, knowing and believing that He has greater things in store for us. All things work together for good for those who love God and are called according to His purpose.
Till we meet again, rest peacefully, our dear son”.
Similarly, last year, Debbie Shokoya, in an emotional video, tearfully recounted how she lost her pregnancy at eight months. Begging people not to bash her, she noted how she sacrificed and went through a lot for her unborn child, only for her to lose the pregnancy.
In tears, she stated that it hadn’t been easy for her as she bonded with her child so well before the loss.
Also, Toyin Abraham opened up on her pregnancy loss, which left her in pains because she wanted to have one or two kids and be done. She also spoke about how she was body-shamed after getting bloated from the loss.
