Crazy Kennar and Natalie Asewe Welcome Their ‘Rainbow Baby’ After Heartbreaking Loss

Kenyan comedian and content creator Crazy Kennar and his partner Natalie Asewe have shared joyful news with their fans—the arrival of their newborn daughter. The announcement, made through a touching social media post, was met with widespread celebration and support from both fans and fellow celebrities.

In their joint post, the couple referred to their daughter as a “rainbow baby,” a deeply symbolic term that resonated with many, given their well-documented journey of loss and healing.


The Meaning Behind “Rainbow Baby”

The term “rainbow baby” refers to a child born after a miscarriage, stillbirth, or infant loss. The phrase draws from the imagery of a rainbow appearing after a storm, symbolizing hope, renewal, and light following a period of profound sorrow.

While the Oxford English Dictionary officially added the term in 2018, its earliest known usage dates back to 1972. In recent years, “rainbow baby” has gained prominence through social media, parenting blogs, and support groups, where families openly share their journeys through grief and recovery.

Importantly, a rainbow baby is not seen as a replacement for the child who was lost, but rather as a celebration of new life and a testament to the strength and resilience of the parents.


A Message of Love and Healing

In their announcement, Natalie wrote, “Handpicked for earth by her brother in heaven,” accompanied by the hashtag #rainbowbaby. The post garnered over 130,000 likes and thousands of heartfelt messages from admirers, with many praising the couple’s openness and strength.

This joyful moment follows an incredibly difficult chapter in their lives. In December 2023, during his “Happy Country” show at KICC, Crazy Kennar revealed the tragic news that he and Natalie had lost their firstborn son just days before the event.

Natalie later paid tribute to their late child on Instagram, writing,

“I don’t just grieve my son; I mourn never getting the chance to hear him cry, to hear him speak, teach him to walk and see him grow.”


A Powerful Journey from Loss to New Life

The arrival of their daughter marks a new beginning for the couple—a moment of joy that also honors their past. By sharing their story, Crazy Kennar and Natalie Asewe have not only celebrated the birth of their daughter but have also helped raise awareness about pregnancy loss and the profound emotional journey many parents face.

Their courage in speaking out has offered comfort to others navigating similar grief, and the birth of their rainbow baby serves as a symbol of hope, healing, and resilience.

The Impact of Losing Their Son on Crazy Kennar’s Girlfriend

Crazy Kennar’s girlfriend, Natalie Asewe, has shared heartfelt posts to honor their late son nearly a year after his passing.

In her tribute, Natalie revealed that their son would have been turning one today, marking the anniversary of his birth. She expressed that the pain of the loss is still a significant part of her life and continues to be difficult to cope with.

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On her social media, Natalie posted a touching photo of their son, with his tiny fingers holding his father’s index finger while lying in a crib with medical tubes. Although his face was not visible, the image conveyed the deep connection between father and child.

She captioned the photo, “Happy Birthday my Angel,” with a red heart emoji and an angel emoji, as Benson Boone’s 2022 song “In The Stars,” which honors lost loved ones, played in the background. Her second post included a quote that captured the profound grief she feels: “I lost the ability to dream,” written on a chalk grey canvas.

 

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Last year, on December 22, Natalie shared the devastating news of their loss, posting radiant photos from her baby bump shoot. She captioned the images, reflecting on the immense pain of losing a child before getting to raise them. “The greatest pain in the world is carrying and delivering a child that you never get to raise,” she wrote, expressing the sorrow of never being able to hear her son’s cry, teach him to walk, or witness his growth. “Every new day reveals something he will miss out on,” she added, concluding with a message of love: “Too beautiful for this earth.”

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Comedian Crazy Kennar also opened up about the heartbreaking loss, revealing that their son passed away after just five days in the Neonatal Intensive Care Unit (NICU). He shared that the loss occurred shortly before he was scheduled to perform at his 2023 Happy Country show. Despite the pain, he pushed through the event, acknowledging the difficulty of facing such a personal tragedy while still honoring his commitment to the show.