Nigerians on social media have been responding in various ways since Big Brother Naija sparkle ya eyes housemate Queen Mercy Atang announced that she is expecting her first child.

When the reality star announced the wonderful news on her Instagram page on Friday, many people were taken aback. Mercy expressed that she is eager to start her new path as a mother while flaunting her growing belly.

Every woman’s dream, she observed, is to have children, and her wish is suddenly becoming a reality. The journey hasn’t been portrayed the same in movies, so Queen pledged to soon share her story.

“Looking forward to begin this journey would be the best part of my life. It’s the dream of every woman to be a mother and I’ve had this dream for long. I’m grateful to God for this wonderful experience and for keeping me basking in his euphoria. The journey hasn’t been what the movies made it to seem like.

My experience I will share soon. For now I can’t wait to be a mom”.

In response, Uche Maduagwu criticized the expecting woman for becoming pregnant before getting legally married.

Uche Maduagwu posted the following in a blog’s comment section: “Congrats when we don’t know the PAPA? O You Don’t Join TBOSS, after all, You Don’t Give Motivational Speeches and Don’t Show Off on Social Media, You Don’t Accept Na BELLE Without Telling Us Who’s Responsible, Is This a New Trend? What has happened to our African culture that our celebrities don’t respect marriage before Belle? This is morally and spiritually incorrect.

Angelic_glow_ Skincare wrote: Is she married?
callmechigo wrote: “World people are asking if she is married Cain this age and time . When old age comes you will understand.

Focus on your life and move it. Well you don t have to be married to experience motherhood. No need to chase a man who is not ready. Congratulations to her and safe delivery.”

BBNaija’s Queen throws colourful gender reveal party, invites ‘people that love her genuinely’

Days ago, Big brother ‘shine ya eyes’ housemate, Beautiful moments from Queen Mercy Atang’s gender reveal celebration, which was attended by “those that love her sincerely,” have been shared on social media.

The soon-to-be mother, who startled many with her pregnancy announcement, posted lovely pictures from the festive event on her Instagram page.

Queen disclosed that she hosted a secret celebration for just her loved ones, her family and friends. Queen did not make her baby’s gender public when she revealed it in the party-related film by popping the balloon.

The reality television personality said that she is starting the year with such excitement in her heart as she anticipates the birth of her child.

She captioned the video: “PRIVATE BABY SHOWER. A private baby shower with the teams and family. Sharing my happiness with the ones that love me genuinely.

Starting the year with so much joy in my heart as I look forward to receive God’s gift for me. Sending our love to you and your family. May we all have a blessed and blissful year.”