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Jovial celebrates son’s 6 month birthday
06th February, 2026 09:41 AM
Kenyan singer Julliet Miriam Ayub, popularly known as Jovial, is celebrating her son as he turns six months old.
The singer shared a short video on her Instagram stories showing a simple family moment as they sang a happy birthday song for the baby. A slice of cake was also part of the small celebration.
“Happy 6 months birthday, my boy, I love you too much,” she wrote.
Jovial and her fiancé Mike welcomed their son on August 6, 2025.
Jovial announced the birth of her baby boy, sharing the joyful news on Instagram with touching photos capturing her newborn’s tiny hand.
“Aww, my son is so cute. He is perfect. Thank you, Lord for this gift,” she wrote.
Difficult pregnancy
The announcement came weeks after Jovial spoke about the struggles she endured during her second pregnancy. In an Instagram post shared on July 21, 2025, the musician opened up about how the first trimester deeply affected her both physically and emotionally.
She revealed that extreme fatigue, nausea, and intense aversions to smells and tastes made even basic self-care difficult.
“In my first trimester, I won’t lie, I stayed one week without showering. Those raised in Mombasa, uzuri tunatumiaga maji kwa haja yoyote, so I didn’t smell but yooow! Aibu! In Kuoga first trimester, someone had to drag me to the bathroom, and I used to break down like a child!” Jovial shared.
Brushing her teeth also became a major challenge. She explained that the taste of toothpaste would instantly trigger nausea, forcing her to look for alternative ways to maintain oral hygiene.
“I’d wake up, put on my body spray and change my outfit. Brushing my teeth, kwanza taste ya toothpaste! I hated throwing up because once I do, I’m gonna have a long horrible day. I had to find ways to brush my teeth. Kwa sababu kupigwa kimunju nayo ni lazima! Anyway, salt did it for me, na charcoal powder,” she added.
She encouraged other expectant mothers facing similar struggles to try salt or charcoal powder if toothpaste becomes unbearable.
“Try this if you have issues with toothpaste… kunuka mdomo nayo haibambi!” she advised.
Jovial also urged women not to judge themselves during pregnancy, noting that every journey is different.
“What I’m trying to say is take it easy on yourself. Pregnancy is a very difficult journey. Comparing my first pregnancy na hii wuueeeh hii imenitandika proper. If you had it easy, some won’t, and it’s ok,” she said.
“Sahii naoga lakini I’m slaying with my bump, I put on my makeup, I cook, and I clean. I’m able to post here and there… I remember people asking nimepotea kwa mtandao. I was going through it and I needed time,” she said.
She added that having a strong and supportive circle around her played a huge role in helping her get through the toughest moments.
