It is a devastating time for media personality Patrick Doyle and his wife, Funmilayo, as they lose their newborn baby.
Kemi Filani reported earlier that the couple had welcomed their first child, a baby girl, Omayinuwa Mayen Harriet Doyle. He disclosed that his wife and their newborn were doing well, and he was overwhelmed with joy and gratitude to God Almighty.
In a sad news on his Facebook page, the ex-husband of Ireti Doyle announced that his newborn baby had passed away. He said the baby visited them briefly on Friday and returned to heaven on Saturday, the 11th, at about 4:15 pm.
Patrick said her stay was short, but it brought great joy, and he wished she had stayed longer.
“Omayinuwa visited us briefly at about 10:40 am on Friday, 10th April and returned to heaven on Saturday, 11th April at about 4:15 pm. Her stay was short, but it brought great joy. We would have wished for a longer stay, but alas, heaven thought otherwise.
This much we know, though: God still rules in the affairs of men. Our faith in the goodness of God remains resolute regardless.
Sibe’ sibe’ Oluwa n’be’
It is well with our soul”.
In an interview with Oyinmomo TV, veteran Alapini Osha said that while he was battling his ailment, he lost his four-year-old child.
Similarly, in 2024, comedian Aphrican Ace and his wife lost their barely a day old son, who came out earlier than expected. The comedian stated that he had never experienced such pain before as he noted how they quickly went from plans for him coming home to talking to funeral homes.
Refreshing your memory, news made rounds in January 2023, Patrick had found love in the arms of another woman. A photo of him in the registry with his new wife went viral as they legally tied the knot.
Months later, Patrick confirmed the news as he gushed over his new wife while marking Mother’s Day. He appreciated the four women in his life – his late mother, his late elder sisters, his late wife, and his new wife. According to him, he has never been happier as his wife has been his new mother, friend, and partner.
Tacking him, actress, Uche Ebere slammed him for running faster than his shadow, telling him to wait for 10 years or 15 years before he conclude whether he has never been happier.
Unbothered by her comment, Doyle appreciated her making him happy. Expressing gratitude to his new wife, he explained the meaning of her name and affirmed that his wife has indeed given him joy. According to him, he has never been happier in all his life, and he has God to thank for bringing her into his life.
The couple had gone on to tie the knot in December and Patrick Doyle had shared photos from the intimate wedding ceremony.
In a sweet post, Patrick sang the praises of his new wife over her cooking skills. He stated that, after his sweetheart, no woman has cooked him better meals.
Recall that Patrick was married to popular actress, Ireti Doyle. The couple tied the knot in 2004, and their divorce was confirmed by the actress in 2023. Ireti, in a social media post, officially announced that she had divorced her husband, but she is still keeping his name because she had spent years building her brand on it.