Nigerian gospel singer Judikay has opened up about a deeply emotional pregnancy experience in which she was told during a scan that her unborn baby had no nose and was not breathing, a report that left her and her family in shock.
The gospel artist, whose real name is Judith Kanayo-Opara, shared the testimony during her daughter’s dedication service, revealing how a routine medical check during her second pregnancy turned into a frightening moment.
According to her, the incident happened when she was 34 weeks pregnant while in Canada for childbirth preparations.
What was meant to be a standard scan reportedly led to alarming feedback from the sonographer, who claimed the baby showed unusual developmental concerns.
Judikay said she was advised to undergo further testing, including a Down syndrome examination, based on the scan results.
In her words, she recalled being told that the baby had no nose, was not breathing properly, and required additional medical investigation.
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The shocking news left her distressed, prompting her to immediately contact her husband for guidance.
She explained that her husband encouraged her not to panic or proceed with further tests, advising her to trust God and remain calm throughout the situation.
Following that decision, the couple chose not to pursue additional medical procedures and continued the pregnancy with faith and hope.
Despite the worrying report, Judikay eventually delivered her baby safely.
She later revealed that doctors discovered the umbilical cord had been wrapped around the baby’s neck twice in the womb, a condition that explained some of the earlier concerns raised during the scan.
The singer described the experience as one of the most challenging moments of her life, especially after waiting several years before welcoming her second child.
Her testimony has since sparked emotional reactions from fans and members of the gospel community, many of whom have expressed gratitude for the safe delivery of the baby.
Supporters also praised her for sharing her story, describing it as a powerful testimony of faith and perseverance during uncertain times.
Judikay, known for popular gospel songs such as More Than Gold, has often spoken about her journey of faith, marriage, and motherhood.
She is married to Anselem Opara, and the couple already share a first child together before the arrival of their second baby.
The revelation adds to a growing number of personal testimonies shared by gospel artists who openly speak about challenges behind their public ministry.
For many of her followers, the story serves as a reminder of the emotional and spiritual struggles that can accompany pregnancy, even when everything appears normal on the surface.
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As reactions continue to pour in, fans are celebrating the safe arrival of her child and thanking God alongside her for what she described as a difficult but victorious journey.
Judikay’s story highlights not only her personal faith but also the importance of hope and resilience during medical uncertainties.
In her words: “At 34 weeks, I traveled to Canada to have my baby, and I went for a scan. They said she did not have a nose and that I would need to do a Down syndrome test, and also that she was not breathing. I called my husband, and he said I should tear the report and that we were not going to do any test.”
Judikay said she contacted her husband immediately after the scan, and he advised her not to proceed with further tests. She said the couple chose instead to trust God and continue the pregnancy without additional medical investigations.
She added that the baby was eventually delivered safely, although doctors later discovered that the umbilical cord had been wrapped around the baby’s neck twice in the womb.
The singer said the testimony reflected a difficult period for her and her family, especially after waiting several years before welcoming her second child.
Judikay is married to her husband, Anselem Opara, and they also have a first child together.
