Baby joy for Lemar

Singer Lemar is celebrating after his long-term partner gave birth to a baby girl.

Charmaine Powell gave birth to Nyiema Obika at London's private Portland hospital at 7.30am last night, weighing 7lbs.

A spokeswoman for the 29-year-old singer said: "Lemar is overwhelmed on the birth of his beautiful daughter. Mother and little baby girl are both doing fine."

Lemar, whose full name is Lemar Obika, first came to fame on BBC talent show 'Fame Academy' in 2002.

After finishing in third place, he launched a successful music career, winning two Brit awards and three MOBOs for his blend of soul and R&B.