By Prosper Mene
The newborn grandson of renowned Nollywood actress Iyabo Ojo, Baby Rakeem Ayomide Mkambala has taken the internet by storm, amassing over 100,000 Instagram followers within hours of his account’s launch.
Born to Nigerian influencer Priscilla Ojo and Tanzanian music star Juma Jux, Rakeem’s rapid rise to fame has taken fans across Nigeria, Tanzania, and beyond by surprise.
The excitement began when Iyabo Ojo announced Rakeem’s birth on Sunday, August 24, 2025, via a heartfelt Instagram post. She shared a photo of herself cradling the newborn in the delivery room alongside her daughter Priscilla, Iyabo proudly declared herself the “sexiest grandma in town”.
The post, which concealed Rakeem’s face for privacy, garnered congratulatory messages from fans, celebrities, and family friends. Alongside the announcement, Iyabo revealed Rakeem’s official Instagram handle, @rakeem_mk, managed by his parents, which quickly gained traction.
By Monday morning, the account had surged past 100,000 followers. Currently, the page features a single collaborative post with Priscilla, showcasing blurred images and clips of the newborn, yet the limited content has done little to dampen the enthusiasm of fans eagerly awaiting a full reveal.
Rakeem’s rise was fueled by the combined star power of his family. Priscilla, a prominent fashion influencer, and Juma Jux, a celebrated Tanzanian singer, announced their pregnancy in a joint Instagram post on July 4, 2025, followed by a vibrant gender reveal in Tanzania that confirmed they were expecting a boy. The couple, who tied the knot in a series of lavish ceremonies across Nigeria and Tanzania earlier this year, have garnered significant attention for their multinational love story, further amplifying interest in their son’s arrival.“
The baby’s unique heritage, blending Nigerian, Tanzanian, and Canadian roots has added to his appeal, with fans from both nations leading the charge in boosting his social media presence.
While the family celebrates in Canada, where Priscilla gave birth, Iyabo Ojo has announced plans for a traditional naming ceremony in Lagos, Nigeria, in the coming weeks.
