NFL’s Hakeem Adeniji Shares Stillbirth of Baby Days Before Due Date

NFL’s Hakeem Adeniji Shares Stillbirth of Baby Days Before Due Date

As a heartbroken yet resilient fan, I cannot help but be moved by the poignant story of Hakeem Adeniji and his family. The pain they are going through after the loss of their stillborn son Semiu Zade is almost unimaginable, and my heart goes out to them in this difficult time.


Hakeem Adeniji has experienced a devastating loss.

It was revealed that the Cleveland Browns’ offensive tackle, along with his spouse Kayla Adeniji, tragically lost their newborn son, Semiu Zade Adeniji, who was stillborn just days before his expected delivery date.

Hakeem announced some distressing information on his social media platform, expressing his feelings as he and Kayla urgently went to the hospital on November 1st, because she was unable to “perceive” or “feel” their child.

In the November 5th video, Hakeem described their experience at the hospital: “They performed an ultrasound on her belly, but we didn’t hear any sounds.” He became emotional as he recalled, “It was the most devastating moment of my life. Anyone who knows me understands how much I longed to become a father.

26-year-old mentioned that after their son was born through a lengthy IVF process, he and Kayla had the chance to spend time with him. Pictures from this special moment were later posted by Hakeem on his account.

In just six short days, our world was about to welcome our tiny miracle,” I shared emotionally in the video. “We had the privilege of cradling him, sharing precious moments with him that we’ll cherish eternally. Our hearts will always belong to him. He’s not just gone from this world, he lives on within us, forever engraved in our memories.

NFL’s Hakeem Adeniji Shares Stillbirth of Baby Days Before Due Date

Hakeem shared an additional update a few days later, which he captioned, “Better days ahead of us.”

Apart from posting pictures of him, Kayla, and their child, the NFL player also posted a heartfelt statement. He expressed that during the past week following their loss, they have felt anguish, sorrow, and a deep sense of void.

It’s fully sunk in now that he is no longer here, and there’s nothing we can do to alter that reality,” he penned down. “I will miss him each day from this moment on, for as long as I live. We wish to remember him for the joyous times he brought into our lives, and for helping us overcome the tough periods.

Hakeem went on, “Being a father is what I desire most in life, and he made that dream come true, albeit briefly. If I’m given another chance, I will cherish every single day.

NFL’s Hakeem Adeniji Shares Stillbirth of Baby Days Before Due Date

In her own words, Kayla, who got married to Hakeem last year, also shared a heartfelt note along with a video showing her cradling Semiu for the first time. Her message read, “It felt like he was simply taking a nap in my arms; he looked so serene.

As a devoted supporter, I too revealed their intentions to memorialize Semiu – not just on the day that would have been his birth, but for all eternity.

She wrote, “Today, on November 7th at 7:30 am, we had planned to admit ourselves into the hospital for a scheduled induction. Instead, we’ve decided to dedicate this day to celebrating our son and establishing new family traditions. Hakeem adored ‘The Lion King,’ and he often spoke about wanting to watch it with our child. So, we will do just that, and cherish memories of our brave little boy.

She concluded, “Until I can hold your hand again son, I love you.”

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2024-11-12 16:18