Key Points
- Lasisi Elenu and his wife Nonso Adika welcome their second child, a baby boy. He shared the joyful news on Instagram with a touching Bible verse.
- The comedian named his son River Elroi, describing him as their “joy and testimony.” He also revealed the full traditional names.
- Lasisi said “River” represents renewal and God’s grace. The couple married in 2022 and have a daughter together.
A proud moment for comedian and content creator Lasisi Elenu as he announces the arrival of his second child, a baby boy named River Elroi, with his wife, Nonso Adika.
Taking to Instagram, Lasisi (real name Nosa Afolabi) shared the news with a verse from John 7:38 (NLT): “Whoever believes in me, rivers of living water will flow from within them.”
He revealed their son’s full name — River Elroi Adédáminì Adewunmi Nosagie Anyalewechi Afolabi — describing him as “our joy, our testimony, our gift from God.” The comedian explained that the name “River” symbolises life, abundance, renewal, and God’s grace flowing through them.
Lasisi and Nonso, who married in 2022, welcomed their first child, a daughter, later that same year.
Faith and family joy
In his announcement post, Lasisi quoted the Bible verse from John 7:38 to express gratitude for the blessing of new life. He said the name “River Elroi” carries deep meaning for their family.
He wrote that their newborn represents “flowing waters,” a sign of divine abundance and unending grace. Fans and colleagues flooded his comment section with messages of congratulations and prayers for the family.
Earlier in 2024, Lasisi had shared moments of fatherhood, describing parenting as one of life’s greatest callings. See how another Nigerian celebrity marked fatherhood milestones.
Symbolic name and renewed joy
The comedian also broke down his son’s full names, combining Yoruba, Edo, and Igbo origins to reflect their shared heritage. Each name, he said, was chosen for its spiritual and cultural depth.
According to Lasisi, “RIVER – a symbol of life, abundance, renewal, and God’s unending grace – flows through us.” This message resonated with many fans who praised his faith and family values.
Lasisi and Nonso, who tied the knot in a private ceremony in 2022, first became parents the same year. Read about another celebrity couple’s family milestone.
