Nigeria, June 16 -- Yoruba actor Olanrewaju "Baba Ijesha" James and fashion entrepreneur Abiodun Tokunbo, CEO of Luminee Couture, have welcomed a baby boy.

The announcement, made on Monday, comes nearly seven months after Baba Ijesha regained his freedom following the completion of a prison sentence imposed after his conviction in a child sexual assault case.

The actor shared the news on his Facebook page, introducing the child as King Kagar.

"In quiet ways, in unseen ways, God has been writing a story only He could tell. We thank the Almighty for blessing us with a healthy baby boy," he wrote.

The development surprised many followers, as neither Baba Ijesha nor Ms Tokunbo had publicly disclosed a romantic relationship before now. Som...