Singer Johnny Drille, Wife Welcome First Child

Nigerian singer and songwriter, John Ighodaro, popularly known as Johnny Drille, has welcomed his first child with his wife, Rima Tahini. The couple announced the good news on their social media platforms on Tuesday, December 28, 2023, with adorable videos and photos of their baby girl.

Johnny Drille, who is signed to Mavin Records, revealed that his daughter was born six weeks ago, and that he and his wife decided to keep the pregnancy and delivery private until they were ready to share with the world. He also disclosed that his daughter’s name is Ria, which means “river” in Hebrew.

The singer expressed his joy and gratitude for the gift of fatherhood, and praised his wife for being a strong and amazing mother. He wrote:

“Six weeks ago today, we held in our arms our daughter for the first time. It’s hard to explain, but it was the most surreal and beautiful moment of our lives.

We named her Ria, which means river in Hebrew. She’s our little river of life and joy. We decided to keep the pregnancy and delivery private until we were ready to share with you all. It’s been the most incredible journey so far, and we are so grateful to God for entrusting us with this precious gift. Rima, you are the strongest and most amazing woman I know. You carried and birthed our daughter with such grace and courage. I’m so proud of you, my love. You are a wonderful mother to our Ria. Thank you for making me a father. I love you both more than words can say.”

Rima Tahini, who is an A&R executive with Mavin Records, also shared her excitement and appreciation for her husband and daughter. She wrote:

“Words cannot describe how I feel right now. Becoming a mother has been the most rewarding and fulfilling experience of my life. Ria, you are the light of our lives. You have brought us so much happiness and peace. You are our miracle and our blessing. Johnny, you are the best thing that ever happened to me. You are my soulmate and my best friend. You have been so supportive and loving throughout this journey. You are an amazing father to our Ria. Thank you for making me a mother. I love you both with all my heart.”

The couple received congratulatory messages and prayers from their fans and fellow celebrities, who were delighted and surprised by the news. Some of the celebrities who commented on their posts include Don Jazzy, Simi, Adekunle Gold, Korede Bello, Falz, Timi Dakolo, and Cobhams Asuquo.

Johnny Drille and Rima Tahini got married secretly in January 2022, and revealed their marriage to the public in July 2022, after Mavin Records boss, Don Jazzy, spilled the beans on his Instagram live session. The couple met at one of Johnny Drille’s shows in 2018, and fell in love at first sight. They have been working together at Mavin Records, where Johnny Drille is one of the leading artists, and Rima Tahini is one of the key executives.

Johnny Drille is known for his unique and soulful style of music, which blends folk, alternative, and R&B genres. He has released several hit songs, such as “Wait for Me”, “Romeo and Juliet”, “Halleluya”, “Count on You”, and “Mystery Girl”. He recently released his debut album, titled “Before We Fall Asleep”, which features collaborations with Don Jazzy, Ayra Starr, Ladipoe, Styl-Plus, and Chylde. He has also been nominated for several awards, such as The Headies, MTV Africa Music Awards, and All Africa Music Awards.