South African Bacardi singer and dancer Jelly Babie, whose real name is Karabo Khakhu, has announced that she is expecting her first child.

The 20-year-old entertainer from Mabopane, Tshwane, shared pictures from a maternity photoshoot on Instagram on Friday, 13 November 2026, alongside an emotional letter addressed to her unborn child.

In the heartfelt message, she expressed the love she already feels for her baby, reflecting on the physical and emotional journey of pregnancy.

“There is kind of love that doesn’t need a face yet to be real. I have loved you through nausea, through tears, through nights when no one understood what I was carrying not just in my womb but in my heart… You made me a mother before you even arrived,” she wrote.

The announcement comes after months of speculation among fans, who had noticed her visible baby bump during performances.

The singer got married in 2024 at the age of 18.

Following the announcement, fans took to social media to congratulate her and wish her well as she prepares to welcome her baby.

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