- Kamo State, and his wife Esther Mide welcomed a baby girl in April 2025.
- They named their daughter Sonia Olufunke Oluwatamilore, honoring actress Funke Akindele.
- The naming ceremony took place in May 2025.
Nollywood actor and comedian Akinyoola Ayoola, popularly known as Kamo State, and his wife Esther Mide have named their newborn daughter in honor of acclaimed actress Funke Akindele.
The couple, who announced the birth of their baby girl in April 2025, revealed the name during the child’s naming ceremony held in May. Kamo State shared the joyous occasion with fans through a video posted on his social media platforms, where he proudly introduced his daughter as Sonia Olufunke Oluwatamilore.
Expressing deep gratitude, the actor praised Funke Akindele for her unwavering support during his wife’s pregnancy. He recounted how the “Jenifa” star had offered to sponsor Esther’s delivery in the United States and highlighted that Akindele also funded the baby’s naming ceremony.
Kamo State’s public acknowledgment of Funke Akindele’s generosity has been met with admiration from fans, further cementing the actress’s reputation as a beloved figure within the Nollywood community.
“So blessed to name our child today! Sonia Olufunke Oluwatamilore.”
See the video below:
See some comments below:
@Mrsotheeducator:“You no go name am Funke ke 😂😂😂 God bless and keep the baby for us.”
@Ella_ponmile:“godmother’s namesake ❤️.”
@Demi_glamworld:“Abi you no go name am Olufunke ni, The name na already follow come 😂.”
@Omo_badmos:“Awwww congratulations 😍. But baby wey dem just born last week don get plenty followers pass me wey don old!!😢😢😢 How nahhhh.”
@Fancy_giftsplace:“Olufunke 👏.”
@Blessingedojah:“😁😁😁😁😁 is the olufunke for me.”
@Mabroyalfoods:“Congratulations 🎉🎉 God bless Sonia and make her the coolness of your eyes 🙏.”
@Olayodejuliana:“Awwwwwwwww Olufunke….. Oloruko Iya wa….May you God bless and keep you. On a day like this, e just dey pain me say I dey work. 🥹🥹Congratulationssssssss once again omo Iyami❤️.”
@Noosi_tiwantiwa:“Sonia will grow and make you proud ❤️😍. Congratulations ❤️.”
@Ayosojumiadeniyi:“God bless the baby with all that will make her life long, meaningful and full of ease!👏🎉”
@Ayosojumiadeniyi:“DID I NOT SAY IT THAT OUR BABY WOULD BE NAMED “OLUFUNKE”?😍😍😍”
