Focus on Africa "My Surrogacy Baby"
Dec 26, 2025
Nancy Umeh, a well-known Nigerian influencer and entrepreneur, shares her heartfelt journey of welcoming a child through surrogacy, navigating emotional challenges and societal stigma. Family lawyer Eliud Ngugi offers insight into the legal landscape of surrogacy in Africa, highlighting gaps in legislation and the need for protection for all parties involved. They discuss the complexities of surrogate agreements, the emotional toll of fertility struggles, and the importance of clear legal guidelines to safeguard rights and ensure ethical practices.
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Long IVF Fight Before Surrogacy
- Nancy Umeh described eight miscarriages and years of traumatic IVF before choosing surrogacy.
- She explained gestational surrogacy via agencies in Nigeria and that genetic material was not involved.
Anonymous Agency Arrangement
- Nancy recounted using an anonymous agency arrangement and only receiving the surrogate's medical details and first name.
- She said anonymity felt safer given her public profile and risk of complications if identities were known.
Joy Mixed With Guilt After Birth
- Nancy described the emotional moment of receiving her baby and guilt for the surrogate's physical toll.
- She explained agencies provide psychologists and reminded her the surrogate was willing and had her own children.