Veteran Nigerian comedian, Atunyota Alleluya Akpobome, popularly known as Alibaba ,and his wife Mary, welcomed a set of triplets – all boys, two months ago but used the Easter Monday, April 1, to break the news to the world.
The Alibaba triplets have been named Aaron, Alexander, and Andrew.
He shared the good news on Monday through an Instagram post, revealing that they became part of the family two months ago.
Alibaba noted that given the auspicious period of reawakening and resurrection of Jesus Christ, he and his wife joined their faith with that of people expecting blessings and prayed that their expectations would be met.
“As we celebrate the essence of the resurrection power in this period of Easter, we join our faith with yours and pray that things of joy will never be far from you,” he stated.
Continuing, he also wrote: “Mary and I are happy and overjoyed to welcome our three sons, Aaron, Alexander, and Andrew, into the Akpobome family.
“It’s been two months since they arrived, and as the days go by, we thank God Almighty for these three beautiful blessings.
“We also want to thank our sisters, brothers, friends, uncles, and aunties for all the support so far.
“We appreciate and thank you immensely for all your prayers, love, best wishes, and gifts.
“As we celebrate the essence of the resurrection power in this period of Easter, we join our faith with yours and pray that things of joy will never be far from you.
“God will make all that needs to arise in your favour in this holy period of reawakening.
“On behalf of the Akpobomes, again, thank you.”
•Alibaba
But it was all a stunt from a veteran comedian on April 1st. Many Nigerians, including editors from reputable media organisations took the bait and published what was intended to be a huge but harmless joke on Nigerians on April Fool Day.
