Ahmad Dhani Welcomes First Grandchild, Prepares Unique Nickname & Swimming Pool

Kapanlagi.com - The year 2026 seems to be a very memorable and colorful moment for the renowned musician Ahmad Dhani. In addition to being busy with various music agendas, the frontman of the band Dewa 19 is also very enthusiastic about the upcoming birth of his first grandchild.

Dhani's happiness is clearly evident as he shares the preparations for welcoming this new phase in his life as a grandfather soon. The arrival of this new family member is certainly very much anticipated by Dhani's extended family.

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1. Endearing Name for the Grandchild

Ahmad Dhani Visits KPAI © KapanLagi.com/Budy Santoso

In addition to focusing on the wedding plans for his son, El Rumi, Mulan Jameela's husband appears very excited to discuss preparations for welcoming his grandchild. One interesting thing he has thought about carefully is the endearing name that the grandchild will use for him in the future.

"What will he call me... Kiki," said Ahmad Dhani in the Senayan area, Saturday (17/1/2026).

2. The Reason Behind the Choice of Nickname

Ahmad Dhani Smiles © KapanLagi.com/Budy Santoso

Dhani has his own reasons for choosing the nickname "Kiki" for himself. He wants to have a unique name that still feels popular so that it sounds familiar to his grandchild.

3. A Nickname that Matches Mulan Jameela

Ahmad Dhani Accompanied by Legal Counsel © KapanLagi.com/Budy Santoso

Not only for himself, he has also prepared a couple of nicknames for his wife, Mulan Jameela, with the nickname "Nini". Dhani hopes this nickname can become a fun identity for both of them.

"Kiki and Nini. Just Kiki to be popular," he joked.

4. Prepare a Special Swimming Pool

Ahmad Dhani Surrounded by Journalists © KapanLagi.com/Budy Santoso

Dhani's enthusiasm in welcoming the arrival of a new person in his home does not stop at just the nickname. He is also preparing physical facilities in the form of a swimming pool that is specifically dedicated to welcome the birth of his grandchild.

5. Expressing Love to the Grandchild

Ahmad Dhani Wearing a Cap © KapanLagi.com/Budy Santoso

According to Dhani, the addition of this facility is a form of his affection so that his grandchild has a proper and comfortable place to play when at their grandfather's house.

"No, I'm just preparing a swimming pool for the new people later," Dhani explained.

6. Ensure Grandchild Has Play Facilities

Ahmad Dhani with Beard © KapanLagi.com/Budy Santoso

The reason behind the creation of the water sports facility is quite simple and straightforward, he admits. Dhani just wants to ensure that his granddaughter has a fun place to play from an early age.

"Yeah, so she can swim," he said.

7. Documentation of Birth Moments

Ahmad Dhani Serious Face © KapanLagi.com/Budy Santoso

Regarding plans to document the birth moment or create special content around the activities of his grandchild, Dhani gave a relaxed answer. He emphasized that the matter of documentation is entirely the responsibility and authority of the baby's parents later, not his task. This was conveyed by Ahmad Dhani when he was directly met in the Senayan area, Central Jakarta, on Saturday, January 17, 2026.

"Yeah, that's the father's job, not mine. Okay? Thank you," concluded Ahmad Dhani.

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