Stevie Wonder has been churning out the hits since the ’60s.
But when he’s not wowing crowds with his silky voice and catchy tunes, the man who redefined the birthday song is a proud father to his nine kids.
Wonder welcomed his first child, daughter Aisha, with girlfriend Yolanda Simmons back in 1975. The then-couple went on to welcome another child together, Keita, born in 1977, before they went their separate ways.
Wonder had his third child, Mumtaz, in 1983 with vocalist Melody McCully, who sang with him for years. His fourth child, Sophia, was born in 1985, followed by his fifth child, Kwame, three years later.
In 2001, Wonder wed fashion designer Kai Millard in 2001 and they welcomed sons Kailand and Mandla, born in 2001 and 2005, respectively. The couple divorced in 2012 after 11 years of marriage.
The “Superstition” singer would find love again with Tomeeka Robyn Bracy and the two got married in 2017. At the time of their wedding, the pair had already welcomed two children, Zaiah and Nyah.
As the beloved singer celebrates his 75th birthday on May 13, 2025, take a look at these rare photos he’s taken with some of his kids through the years.
Happy Dad
Stevie was all smiles as he posed with his oldest kids, Aisha and Keita, at a Grammy party in 1997 in New York.
Isn’t She Lovely?
Wonder wonder was joined by his daughter Aisha as he hit the stage at Ahoy in Rotterdam, Netherlands, in 2008. Aisha was the inspiration behind Wonder’s 1976 hit, “Isn’t She Lovely”
“I remember writing ‘Isn’t She Lovely’ — I can almost cry right now thinking about it,” the songwriter told O Magazine.
“The sound of my daughter Aisha splashing in the bathtub created a picture,” he added. “That was emotion stuck in a moment, and that can never, ever be taken away.”
Happy Birthday, Stevie!
The “Ribbon in the Sky” crooner was surrounded by some of his kids — including Keita, Kwame, Sophia, Aisha, Mumtaz, Mandla and Kailand Morris — for his 57th birthday in 2007.
Father and Son
Stevie and his son Kwame shared a heartwarming moment on stage at the 2017 Global Citizen Festival in New York.
Playing Ball
Kids will be kids. Mandla was focused on getting his hands on the basketball while his superstar dad and big bro Kailand were posing for photos at the 3rd annual Hoop-Life FriendRaiser at Galen Center in 2015.
Tripple Threat
Kwame joined the trio, giving his dad a playful boost along with his brothers.
Happy Birthday, Mandla!
Wonder was photographed sharing a sweet moment with Mandla at his seventh born’s 13th birthday party in 2018.
Out and About
Kailand and Mandla were on the scene to lend their hooping skills as they were photographed with their parents at the 4th annual Kailand Obasi Hoop-Life Fundraiser at USC Galen Center in 2016.
Kailand’s Sweet 16
For Kailand’s 16th birthday party in 2017, it seems his doting dad called in some very cool favors, as Travis Scott was pictured posing with the family.
Sweet Seranade
Wonder lent his smooth vocals to accompany Mandla as he performed on Dancing with the Stars: Juniors in 2018.
Big Night at the Met
Just last week, Wonder attended the Met Gala with wife Tomeeka Robyn Bracy and Kailand. The family looked dapper in all-black looks designed by Sergio Hudson.
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