Mpoomy and Brenden Praise Welcome Baby Number 3, Reveals the Baby Name

Mpoomy and Brenden Praise Welcome Baby Number 3, Reveals the Baby Name

  • South African power couple Mpoomy Ledwaba and Brenden Praise announced the arrival of their third child
  • The couple revealed the newborn's name in a joint Instagram post featuring a black-and-white hospital photo
  • Baby Zion Lesedi Ledwaba joins older siblings Nuri Lethabo and Zani Lehumo, making them a family of five
The couple are already parents to daughter Nuri and son Zani, who were born in 2018 and 2022 respectively
Mpoomy Ledwaba and Brenden Praise have welcomed their third child, growing their family to five. Image: Mpoomy Ledwaba
Source: Instagram

South African faith-driven couple Mpoomy Ledwaba and Brenden Praise have expanded their family, and the internet could not be happier. The duo took to Instagram with a joint post to share the exciting news, sending their followers into a frenzy of celebratory messages.

The announcement came via a striking black-and-white photograph showing Brenden carrying their newborn out of the hospital in a baby carrier. Mpoomy Ledwaba's caption said it all:

"Welcome home, baby Zion Lesedi Ledwaba. 💙 God has been so kind and has blessed us abundantly. Mom and Dad of 3. 🤍"

A family of five

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Little Zion Lesedi Ledwaba joins big sister Nuri Lethabo and big brother Zani Lehumo, rounding the Ledwaba household out to five members. The birth follows the couple's pregnancy reveal in April 2026, when they shared a family photoshoot complete with bump photos and ultrasound images, giving fans a four-month countdown to this moment.

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Mpoomy, known for her Wisdom & Wellness brand, and Brenden, celebrated for his gospel music, have long been open about their Christian faith, and the name Zion carries clear spiritual significance for the family.

See post here:

Mzansi celebrates baby Zion

The post drew an outpouring of love from fans and followers almost immediately. Below are some of the reactions:

khanya_sbiya wrote:

"Welcome, baby Zion. ❤️🥰. Congratulations, fam. ❤️"

Realdimkay1 said:

"Congratulations to the Ledwaba family for an additional member 🔥🙌... and you are intentional with your children's names. 🔥"

precious_african commented:

"Such a beautiful name. ❤️❤️"

Unstoppablequeensnetwork wrote:

"Congratulations, family! Baby Zion is so blessed. 😍😍😍"

Phindilesharonmacamo said:

"Congratulations, Daddy and Mommy! What a blessing."

Aziza_faya added:

"Welcome, baby Zion. 💌👑🩵"

belinda_cele wrote:

"Congratulations and welcome home, baby Zion. ✨💙"

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A learner gave birth inside a pit toilet at a school in Bizana, Eastern Cape, during the school day.

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