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Wale Welcomes Daughter: ‘I Never Cried and Smiled at the Same Time Until Today’

Wale announces the birth of daugher Zyla Mood Oluwakemi on social media.
Wale Welcomes Daughter: ‘I Never Cried and Smiled at the Same Time Until Today’
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By Toni Akindele ·

Wale and his girlfriend Claudia Alexis Jourdan welcomed daughter, Zyla Moon Oluwakemi on Friday, and this baby girl has Wale gushing about fatherhood. The rapper shared his excitement on social media. He tweeted:

He also posted a photo of his daughter gripping his finger on his Instagram page with the message expressing that he is, “Overjoyed.”

Overjoyed . I keep the most important things in my life so far away from people because I'm sensitive . Quite possibly too sensitive to even be in this business nevertheless I spoke on the downward spiral that ensued after complications with my previous child… For that reason I kept this very private as I prayed every day to receive this blessing . Thank You to all my friends so many , Iman/Teyana . Draya and O.Mel and Robyn. Finn Balor Neil Lawi. Bryson, Kehlani WizardEd.. So many ppl that stayed up wit me and talked me thru such a sensitive subject … I named my album SHiNE when I knew my babygirl was on the way …I want to be a better man than I ever been. I'm so flawed I'm so imperfect and the world knows it… I just want to honestly be the best version of myself I can be.. My focus is renewed I'm infinitely in love with my princess and I truly appreciate all the love you have shown her and how understanding many people who knew were .imma keep workin on me and pray to God I can design a young princess who flourishes to an absolute queen .. I got u baby … U go girl .. You are my everything and I'll see to it we SHiNE my precious Zyla💙

A photo posted by Wale (@wale) on

The rapper promises his daughter, “Imma keep woking on me and pray to God I can design a young princess who flourishes to an absolute queen.. I got you baby.. U go girl.. You are my everything and I’ll see to it we SHiNE my precious Zyla.”

 

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