A recent viral photo of Ayra Starr’s mother, Nene Aderibigbe, sparked widespread speculation that she was pregnant, prompting a flurry of reactions on social media.

The image, showing her in a purple top and jean shorts, appeared to depict a baby bump, leading many online users to share it with humorous or sarcastic captions. One post jokingly asked, “Ayra Starr’s mother aged 42–43 is now pregnant. Abi menopause na for poor people?”

Further investigation revealed that the viral image had been artificially altered using AI, proving that the pregnancy claim was false.

Upon seeing the rumours, Nene Aderibigbe reacted online with “Hallelujah” and laughing emojis, a response widely interpreted as humorous and dismissive of the false claim.

The incident also sparked broader conversations online about menopause and women’s reproductive age, with many commenters emphasizing that women can have children well into their 40s or even 50s.