Baby Obinna, whose name comes from both Ejiochi and his wife’s cultures, carries a special meaning. His first name comes from the Nigerian Igbo language and translates to “father’s heart” or “father’s wish.”
- Ike Ejiochi ABC News journalist welcomed his first baby with his wife Feven on Friday, June 12 this year 2026.
- The ABC News journalist and his wife Feven welcomed their first baby together, son Obinna Getaneh Ejiochi, on Friday, June 12, sharing the news and first official photos exclusively with PEOPLE. The newborn, whom they affectionately call “Obi” for short, entered the world weighing 7 lbs., 10 oz.
- “Living with Obinna these past several weeks has been such a wonderful, life-changing experience,” Ejiochi tells PEOPLE. “It’s true there are a lot of sleepless nights, but getting the chance to become parents to such an amazing little boy is worth every yawn and all the bags under our eyes.”
- Baby Obinna, whose name comes from both Ejiochi and his wife’s cultures, carries a special meaning. His first name comes from the Nigerian Igbo language and translates to “father’s heart” or “father’s wish.” The baby boy’s middle name is a nod to his mother’s side, as it is Feven’s last name and her father’s first name.
- From the moment he entered the world, Ejiochi says his son was surrounded by love and excitement. Obinna was born at Mount Sinai in New York City, where Feven works as a urogynecologist. The care team in the delivery room was comprised of Feven’s coworkers, creating an “incredible” and “comforting” situation for the new parents.
- “Obinna’s birth story is a pretty good one,” he says. “Every single one of them cared for Obinna and Feven like they were family. It was an incredible thing to witness, and it was so comforting to know my wife was in the best possible hands — with the people she trusts the most.”
Credit: People
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