Jhené Aiko is a mother of two children!
The “Sunshine” singer welcomed her son, Noah Hasani, with longtime love Big Sean in November 2022. Noah joins Aiko’s 15-year-old daughter, Namiko Love, who she shares with ex O’Ryan.
Motherhood is Aika’s primary motivator, as she explained CR fashion book in May 2017
“My family is the driving force behind everything I do,” she told the newspaper. “I would describe myself as a mother, a lover, a writer and a singer, but always a mother first.”
Here’s everything you need to know about Jhené Aiko’s daughter, Namiko, and son, Noah.
Namiko Love, 15
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Aiko gave birth to her first child, daughter Namiko Love (nicknamed “Nami”), with singer O’Ryan on November 19, 2008.
While Aiko has rarely spoken about her past relationship with O’Ryan, who is the younger brother of R&B star Omarion, she has been open about being a single mother CR fashion book 2017, saying, “I’m not with my daughter’s father, but I’m lucky to have a big supportive family that loves and cares for my baby every day when I’m on tour or not.”
Aiko also discussed her unexpected journey to motherhood, telling the tabloid: “I never intended to have a child so young. But as soon as I found out I was pregnant, I was flooded with new focus and desire. I knew I didn’t want a regular job, I wanted to provide myself and my daughter with a life that was outside of me.”
She added that welcoming her daughter “made me focus and connect with who I am and who I want to be,” prompting her to record her first mixtape while pregnant and sign a deal with Def Jam.
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After her split from O’Ryan, Aiko married Oladipo Omishore, musically known as Dot da Genius, in 2014; the couple filed for divorce in 2016. In the same year, she was first romantically linked to Big Sean.
In 2013, Aiko and Nami were involved in a car accident, which the singer later re-enacted in the music video for her 2015 song “Eternal Sunshine”. In the video, Nami plays a younger version of Aiko, as she explained Billboard.
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In May 2022, Aiko opened up about her experience with postpartum depression, telling PEOPLE, “I had a baby when I was 20 and I definitely had postpartum depression, and then two years after she was born, my brother passed away and I was definitely dealing with with depression and self-medication.”
Later diagnosed with anxiety, Aiko realized that she wanted to heal not only for herself, but also to set an example for her daughter.
“As she gets older, it becomes even more important to me to be well. I see her going through a lot of the same things I went through when I was her age and I let her know that it took me 34 years to really learn certain techniques when I feel anxious or angry,” she said, adding that she tries to patiently share them with Nami. “And yes, it is a journey.”
Just 11 days after giving birth to her second child, son Noah, Aiko celebrated Nami’s 14th birthday.
“Happy birthday Namiko! 🥰 the most beautiful girl in the world 😍 you are the coolest person I know 😎 my animal lover, actress, anime expert, rock star, skater, artist… I am so proud of everything you are 🥲 you may be 14 today, but you will always be my baby 🥹I love you 💙,” she wrote on Instagram.
Big Sean also paid tribute to the teenager on his Instagram.
“I love you Nami! You are one of the smartest, coolest people on 🌎,” he captioned a photo of himself, Namiko and her newborn brother Noah. “My anime plug and new big sister! This world is a much better place with you in it! Big 14!”
Noah Hasani, 2
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Aiko and Big Sean’s son, Noah Hasani, arrived on November 8, 2022.
“After 24 hours of labor, a total lunar eclipse and while it was raining… here came 🥹 my baby Yoda, my Sani,” the “Bed Peace” singer wrote on Instagram.
In July 2022, PEOPLE confirmed that Aiko is expecting a child with Big Sean. “The couple is overjoyed and looking forward to the next chapter,” Aiko’s rep said. The couple later revealed the gender of their unborn baby during a performance in Los Angeles.
The artists first met in 2012 and developed a close friendship, collaborating on several songs together before releasing a joint album, Twenty 88In 2016, while promoting the album, the pair’s chemistry became apparent, and the rapper said Billboard“I love her and I know she loves me.” Since then they have dated and dated.
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Ahead of their little one’s arrival, Big Sean and Aiko traveled to the rapper’s hometown of Detroit to visit some special places from his childhood, snapping a bunch of photos along the way.
“I got the chance to show Jhené our family my roots (my old house, grandma’s house, high school, etc. in Detroit) and somehow connect the past with the future,” he captioned the photos on Instagram. “I can’t wait for our little one to come and see this.”
In November 2023, Aiko and Big Sean celebrated Noah’s first birthday with a trip to the aquarium.
“Daddy is so proud and thankful for you son!” the rapper commented on the photos from the family trip on Instagram. “Celebrating all week! Noah’s Big 1!”
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