Nollywood actress Ini Dima Okojie has announced the arrival of her first child, a baby boy, sharing the joyful news with fans on her birthday.

In a heartfelt Instagram post, the actress revealed that this year's celebration feels completely different from previous ones.

Ini explained that while her birthdays are usually marked with glamorous photoshoots and carefully planned concepts, none of that felt right this time around. Instead, she chose to share a photo from the day her son was born, describing it as the day her life changed forever. She expressed that no role she has ever played has humbled, stretched, or filled her heart quite like motherhood.

The new mother reflected on the past weeks as some of the most beautiful yet exhausting of her life, admitting that the newborn phase is no joke. She expressed gratitude for the love and support she has received and thanked God for entrusting her with such a precious life.

She wrote:
"Every year, my birthday comes with a photoshoot, glam, and a carefully planned concept.

This year, none of that felt quite right.
Instead, I'm sharing a photo from the day my son was born. The day my life changed forever.

Because as special as every birthday has been, this one feels different. This year, I celebrate as a mother.

There is no role I have ever played that has humbled me, stretched me, challenged me, or filled my heart quite like this one. These past weeks have been some of the most beautiful, overwhelming, exhausting, and rewarding of my life. Getting to know this tiny human, the cutest boy with the sweetest dimples, has been the greatest gift. Watching him grow, learning from him, loving him, and caring for him has shown me strengths I didn't know I had. It has also given me an even deeper appreciation for mothers everywhere. The newborn phase is no joke, and I definitely didn't fully understand what was waiting for me. But even on the hardest days, I wouldn't trade this journey for anything.

I feel incredibly grateful that God chose me for this responsibility and entrusted me with such a precious life.

Thank you for all the love, prayers, support, and kindness you've shown me during this new chapter. It has meant more than you know.

Today, I celebrate another year of life, but even more than that, I celebrate the privilege of being his mum.

Happy birthday to me."
Recall that Ini Dima-Okojie in April, announced that she and her husband, Abasi Eneobong are expecting their first child. Sharing a video of her baby bump, she expressed excitement at finally becoming a mother and how in awe she is of her body changing.