Entertainment
Destiny Etiko, Viral Baby Look-Alike and the Surrogacy Speculation: Inside the Rumour Storm
- /home/naijuinz/public_html/wp-content/plugins/mvp-social-buttons/mvp-social-buttons.php on line 27
https://naijablitznews.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/11/ghh.jpg&description=Destiny Etiko, Viral Baby Look-Alike and the Surrogacy Speculation: Inside the Rumour Storm', 'pinterestShare', 'width=750,height=350'); return false;" title="Pin This Post">
- Share
- Tweet /home/naijuinz/public_html/wp-content/plugins/mvp-social-buttons/mvp-social-buttons.php on line 72
https://naijablitznews.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/11/ghh.jpg&description=Destiny Etiko, Viral Baby Look-Alike and the Surrogacy Speculation: Inside the Rumour Storm', 'pinterestShare', 'width=750,height=350'); return false;" title="Pin This Post">
Nollywood star Destiny Etiko has once again found herself at the centre of intense public speculation, this time over a baby whose striking resemblance to her has sparked debates, online theories, and even whispers of possible surrogacy.
What began as an innocent moment involving a child posted online for resembling the actress, spiralled into one of the most talked-about on social media for the past few days.
Immediately, social media erupted with claims that the child looked too much like Etiko to be a coincidence after the actress claimed she’s not her child.
The actress, known for her emotional roles and vibrant social media presence, recently posted photos and videos with the baby girl after meeting with her mother and she flew in from Enugu alongside the child’s mother for a movie project.
Some online users went further to allege that the woman presented as the baby’s mother might actually be a surrogate, hinting at a clandestine arrangement allegedly designed to protect Destiny Etiko’s figure or avoid public scrutiny, an accusation often thrown at female celebrities.
Adding fuel to the rumour mill, commenters compared the baby’s facial features with that of the actress, insisting that the resemblance was “genetic, not coincidental,” while claiming there was little or no resemblance between the baby and the woman identified as her mother.
The actress responded in her usual humorous style, expressing surprise over the resemblance and jokingly asking,
“Why God carry my pikin go give another person, wetin I do?”
But her light-hearted reaction did little to calm the theories that continued to swirl online.
A TikTok influencer had even publicly urged Etiko to undergo a DNA test to clarify the situation, though no such test has been conducted or publicly mentioned by the actress.
Despite the viral attention, there is no verified evidence to suggest that the baby is hers or that a surrogacy arrangement exists. Etiko has maintained that the child is a cast member in her upcoming film.
However, the conversation around surrogacy and celebrity motherhood in Nollywood continues to broaden. Observers often reference actress Ini Edo, who openly welcomed her daughter via surrogacy, as an example of stars opting for motherhood outside natural pregnancy for personal or professional reasons.
Phyna has just knocked out Nkechi Blessing in Round 4 at the Chaos in the Ring celebrity boxing match in Lagos.
Phyna, whose real name is Ijeoma Josephina Otabor, stopped Nkechi Blessing in their scheduled four-round celebrity contest at the Federal Palace Hotel, Victoria Island. After the fight, the former Big Brother Naija winner named Nollywood actress, Etinosa Idemudia, as her next target, claiming that she had been disturbing her through her direct messages (DMs).
Etinosa accepted the challenge, setting up the possibility of another celebrity boxing contest. Phyna also announced that she intends to pursue professional boxing, indicating that her appearance against Nkechi could be the beginning of a longer career in the sport.
Watch the moment below:
Click HERE to Watch
Click HERE to Watch
Carter Efe defeated Speed Darlington by unanimous decision in celebrity boxing bout at Balmoral Promotions’ Chaos in the Ring event in Lagos on October 1, 2026.
Carter Efe dominated Speed Darlington across their four-round crossover bout and secured a unanimous decision after four one-sided rounds. The victory extended Efe’s unbeaten run in the Chaos in the Ring celebrity boxing series.
Efe had previously defeated singer Portable in another celebrity boxing contest on May 1, 2026, at Balmoral Hall, Federal Palace Hotel, Victoria Island. He won that three-round contest by unanimous decision, with all three judges scoring the fight 30-27 in his favour.
The rivalry between Efe and Speed Darlington had intensified before their October meeting, with the two entertainers exchanging confrontational remarks during the build-up. Their face-off generated significant attention before they settled the rivalry inside the ring.
Watch the videos below:
Watch the videos below:
Click HERE to watch
Click HERE to watch
Click HERE to watch
Click HERE to watch
Another Nollywood actor, Chijioke Nwokafor, popularly known as CJay Nwoks is dead.
He died on Wednesday, September 30, 2026, at an undisclosed hospital in the Badore area of Lagos State.
The sad news was announced by actress Nkechi Blessing, who recently cast CJay as the lead actor in her new film.
Speaking on why the film will no longer be released, Nkechi, who was seen crying in a video on her Instagram page, said, “it took me a lot to do this video because we won’t be dropping the movie again by 5pm.
Right now, I’m in the hospital in Badore. I just lost CJay. CJay is dead. I don’t even know where to start.”
The cause of his death is still very sketchy as at the time of filing this report.
Independence Day: NNPCL Slashes Petrol Price With N66 Discount for Nigerians
Nigeria Bids Farewell to Reverend Okoye, Ex-Aso Villa Chaplain
Hardship: Federal, state, LG workers begin 3-day warning strike nationwide
-
Metro9 hours agoGunmen Abduct 20 Corps Members In Imo
-
News9 hours agoNigeria Is Now the Worst Place To Be Born — Peter Obi
-
News9 hours agoIf you elect me as your president in 2027, I will end election rigging in Nigeria — Atiku
-
News9 hours agoNigeria at 66: ‘Tinubu made Yahoo Yahoo promise to Nigerians, he’s fake’ – Atiku
-
Foreign9 hours agoUK government begins freeing 5,000 prisoners due to extreme prison overcrowding
-
News9 hours agoNigerian researcher Chika Onochie wins grant for male fertility study in Canada