The management of BBNaija Level 2 housemate, Kesiena “Kess” Tony Adjekpovu has confirmed the loss of his unborn child.
The 28-year-old housemate’s management confirmed the news in a statement the family released on his official Instagram.
According to the statement, Kess’ wife recently suffered a miscarriage.
“The past weeks have been most trying for the family of Adjepkovu. We are saddened by the loss of Kess’s son through miscarriage but we are comforted by the well wishes and kind thoughts of friends around.
“Special regards to the wife for being strong and courageous through the whole experience. The family is devastated at the deepest level by the loss but we want to reiterate that the wife is in perfect condition as it happened weeks ago, the family collectively decided now is the right time to announce the news.
“Kess is a strong character and would need our prayers right now as he continues his quest in the Bigbrother show. The family asks for respectful consideration during this private time. Thank you. Team Kess,” the statement reads.
Three-day into the Big Brother Naija show, reports revealing that Kess lost his son surfaced on social media.
Part of the news reads: “It’s a painful thing to announce that our Big brother (Season 7) housemate “@Officialking_kess” lost his Son to the cold hands of death on the 3rd day the show started.”
The news generated mixed-view on Twitter as many sympathised with the housemate while others received it as propaganda.