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Nigerian actor Lateef Adedimeji welcomes triplets

Nigerian actor Lateef Adedimeji has announced the arrival of his children, revealing that he and his wife have welcomed a set of triplets.

• May 1, 2026
Lateef Adedimeji
Lateef Adedimeji(credit: athe guardian Nigeria)

Nigerian  actor Lateef Adedimeji has announced the arrival of his children, revealing that he and his wife have welcomed a set of triplets.

Mr Adedimeji shared the news on Instagram on Thursday, posting a photo featuring baby items and ultrasound images, while he and his wife wore matching “mum” and “dad” face caps.

“I’ve been quiet… not absent. I was building, protecting, and embracing the greatest blessing of my life,” he wrote.

He added that he had been blessed “with more than I prayed for”, describing his wife as “a woman who became a mother of three, and three kings to call my own”.

He concluded the caption with “My world. My responsibility. My legacy. Alhamdulilah!”

Mr Adedimeji is a prominent figure in Nollywood, known for his versatility across English- and Yoruba-language films. 

He is married to fellow actress Mo Bimpe Adedimeji, popularly known as Mo Bimpe. 

The couple tied the knot in December 2021.

Ms Adedimeji is also a well-known Nollywood actress and fashion creative director, and has built a strong following with over 200,000 followers on Instagram.

The couple often shares parts of their relationship and collaboration movies online.

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