goodyogahJun 25, 2020Read original
Lorde Pitcher is not just the name of a little girl in Ghana but a name that comes with lots and lots of lovely images stressing the beauty of motherhood, joy, blessing, vigor, health, faith, answered prayers…the list could just continue.
Lorde Ivana Pitcher is actually the first daughter of Ghanaian actress and movie producer Kafui Danku. Born on the 26th of October, 2016, she turned 1 just last month. But the truth remains that the one-year-old baby has turned out to become more popular and sought-after than some real celebrities in Ghana.
What Made Little Lorde Pitcher So Popular?
Apart from the fact that baby Lorde is a child to an actress and movie producer – a celebrity in the making, there are other remarkable events which have stressed her name more than those of other celebrity babies. Of course, she is also not the only celebrity baby of mixed race – from white and black parents.
Well, here are reasons why pretty little Lorde is more popular:
1. The Circumstances Surrounding her Birth
Baby Lorde arrived after five years of her mother’s marriage! Married to an elderly Canadian man Kojo Pitcher, Kafui Danku went through several disappointments before finally having a successful pregnancy and delivery.
The actress revealed she had one stillbirth and three miscarriages prior to the birth of her baby girl. Her awful experiences were exactly why she once described her daughter as “a living testimony of God’s promise to every woman”. It was actually after Kafui made public the ordeals she went through before having baby Lorde that all the fame started! And then the…
2. Brand Ambassador Thing Came
Lorde Pitcher is lucky enough to become a brand ambassador at just 4 months old! Producers of one of the best and most highly rated baby diapers, Royal Monopoly picked Lorde as the favorite face to market their product. In February, the company signed Kafui Danku and her daughter as the brand ambassadors of the product.
Lorde, together with her mum, has since then served as the face of Royal Monopoly baby diapers. The 18-month contract which is subject to renewal sees Baby Lorde and Kafui feature in the adverts of Royal Monopoly baby diapers on various platforms (billboard, video and radio jingles), documentaries and other promotions for marketing the product across the country.
3. Baby Lorde is on Instagram, Guess her number of followers?
Owing to her level of popularity, an Instagram page was created for baby Lorde. Her popularity has continued to increase as she grows. Over the year, about 520 pictures of her have been shared on her Instagram page which has garnered up to 39.6k followers, making her the most followed baby in Ghana. You can find out more about this here .
4. She’s got a Boyfriend Too!
Boyfriend? Yes, a boyfriend, and a celebrity boyfriend! How did it all start? We’ll tell you – it happened that on Lorde Pitcher’s first birthday, Kumawood actress, Vivian Jill posted a photo of her son, Alfie and Baby Lorde together and wrote:
“The KING is happy because today is his girlfriend’s birthday… Happy birthday to you, my beautiful in-law. May our good Lord protect and bless your new age.”
Lorde’s mum, Kafui gave a consenting response, thanking king Alfie. Also, Baby Lorde via her managed account also sealed the marriage talks as a “done deal”.
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5. Lorde has been a Blessing to other Kids
On May 10, 2018, the PR Team for ABC Pictures Limited announced that her mum will be launching a new charity project tabbed, ‘Ghana Power Kids Charity Ball.’
The project is said to aim at supporting kids at the Kwashiorkor Unit of Princess Marie Louise Children’s Hospital, Accra. Proceeds realized from ticket sales will be donated to the hospital. This event powered by Abc Pictures LTD is also supported by Zeeland Fun World, in partnership with Princess Marie Louise Hospital.
Kafui Danku was inspired to help these children due to the challenges she faced before she successfully gave birth to baby Lorde. The actress, together with Majid Michel will host the event.
6. She’s Ghana’s Richest Celebrity Kid
Baby Lorde who turned 1 year old on October 26, 2017, is regarded not only as popular but the richest celebrity kid in Ghana with a net worth of over GH¢100K.