Nollywood actor Emeka Ike has stirred emotions with a heartfelt tribute to his first daughter, Ada, as he celebrated her birthday on Monday, June 15, 2026. Taking to his official Instagram page, Ike expressed his love for his daughter and publicly lamented restricted access to her.
Emeka Ike's Birthday Message
In his post, Ike wrote: "I LOVE YOU ADA HAPPY BIRTHDAY my Princess Though they won't let me see you, yet I know weeping endureth only but for a night but JOY comes in the morning... I LOVE YOUUUUU Andy." The actor accompanied the message with old photos of himself and his daughter.
Background on Emeka Ike's Marriage
Emeka Ike's first marriage to Suzanne Emma, which lasted about 17 years, ended in 2017. The couple had two children: a son, Michael, and a daughter, Ada. He has since remarried and started a new family, including welcoming a baby girl with his second wife, Yolanda.
Public Reactions
Many netizens condemned parental alienation in broken marriages. Below are some reactions from social media:
- ksolo_hitz: "Why do most women deprive men from having access to their kids after they fall out of love?"
- calmscribbles: "I'm glad he remarried and moved on. Life is too short to put your life on hold because of circumstances. One day the kids will come looking for him."
- beautyiconic_t: "This was exactly why obasi the ex husband to Judy cried in that podcast not because he wants her back or haven't healed like many of thought..."
- beccaszn: "I just feel like kids shouldn't partake in whatever issues their parents have tbh! Especially if their father really wants to be in their lives, let em enjoy that fatherly love and care too."
- just_kaffyy: "Women, we need to do better."
Emeka Ike's Previous Comments on Tithes
Earlier, Legit.ng reported that Emeka Ike shared his opinion on tithes and offerings, stating that church money should be used to feed the needy and the poor, not for personal gain. He shared a video of a church feeding the needy, highlighting the work of workers and clergy attending to people.
