How I had my premature son – Chizzy Alichi

By Oluwapelumi Oluwayemi

Nollywood actress Chizzy Alichi has taken to Instagram to share the emotional story of her journey to motherhood, following the birth of her first child—a baby boy named Kenechukwu.

The actress revealed that her son was born prematurely at 30 weeks and spent 25 days in the Neonatal Intensive Care Unit (NICU).

Describing the experience as the most difficult period of her life, Chizzy recounted the challenges she faced during pregnancy, including a medical condition that forced her into prolonged bed rest at home and in the hospital.

“I don’t even know where to start from,” she wrote. “But all I can say is thank you, God Almighty, for what you have done for me and my family.”

Chizzy shared how she turned to faith in desperation—joining online prayer groups, giving tithes to multiple churches, frequenting the chapel, and performing acts of charity in orphanages and on the streets. She also emotionally mentioned how she often prayed with her late father’s portrait, seeking strength and a sign from him.

“I cried, I prayed… I did everything that came to my head,” she wrote. “But God is too faithful to fail. Those who trust Him can never be put to shame.”

Now that her son is home and thriving, Chizzy is full of gratitude. “My cutest Kenechukwu is home and he’s perfect,” she added joyfully.