Janet Jackson gives birth to her first child and reveals name

Janet welcomed her first child with her husband Wissam

Published 4th Jan 2017

50-year-old Janet Jackson and her husband Wissam Al-Mana have welcomed their first child into the world, a baby boy called Eissa Al-Mana.

The happy news was confirmed by Janet's publicist who released the following statement:

"Janet had a stress-free healthy delivery and is resting comfortably", they also added that both Janet and Wissam are 'thrilled' to be parents.

Wissam Al Mana and Janet Jackson | © Getty Images

Fans first speculated the singer’s pregnancy back in April last year when the 50-year-old announced she would be postponing her tour due to a 'sudden change'.

In a video posted to her Twitter followers, Janet said, "My husband and I are planning our family and there had been a sudden change".

The singer later confirmed the news back in October to People Magazine who also released a photo showing Janet sporting her baby bump.

Janet married her third husband Qatari businessman Wissam Al Mana at a private ceremony in 2012.

No photos of the little Eissa are yet to be released.

Congratulations to the happy couple on their new arrival!

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