As the new year dawned, Nigerian celebrities across film, music and digital media stepped into 2026 with open hearts and renewed intentions. From deeply spiritual reflections and personal resolutions to quiet withdrawals from social media and declarations of love, their messages revealed a shared desire for balance, growth and purpose.
Rather than focusing on celebration alone, many stars used the moment to acknowledge survival, lessons learned and the grace that carried them through 2025.
Toyin Abraham
Actress and filmmaker Toyin Abraham Ajeyemi welcomed 2026 by thanking her supporters and drawing clear lines around her priorities. She wrote:
“This year, it’s no distractions, just focus, growth, and more strength. Let’s go harder in 2026!”
The actress also reminded fans that her film Oversabi Aunty remains in cinemas, signaling that the new year has already begun on a productive note.
Funke Akindele prayed for a fruitful year, sending love from the cast of Behind the Scenes. Sharing a photo with the cast, she wrote:
“Happy New year to you all! May this year be fruitful for us all.Amen!!!
Love from the cast of BEHIND THE SCENES.”
Davido
Award-winning singer David Adeleke aka Davido rang in the new year with a quiet, intimate moment, sharing a video with his wife, Chioma.
“THE BEST YEAR WITH MY LOVING WIFE @thechefchi.”
The post offered a glimpse into a calmer, family-focused chapter for the music star.
Destiny Etiko
Actress Destiny Etiko shared multiple messages centered on gratitude and balance as she welcomed the new year. She wrote:
“A lot of people couldn’t make it but we made it. It’s going to be our best year, Amen.”
She later added:
“Cheers to fresh beginnings in 2026. May we find balance, ambition and peace, success and happiness. Amen.”
Luchy Donalds
On her part, movie star Luchy Donalds prayed for her fans fervently. She wrote:
“Happy new year everyone
This year God will perfect all that concerns us Positive expansions in our lives, More greatness to us
We will win bigger this year
We will flourish
We will reach all our goals for the year 2026
We are only made for blessings this year Divine settlement in every area of our lives
Our career and businesses will gain more global recognition this year
Peace, love, calm and happiness shall be our portion all year Good health and long life is ours
We will live to celebrate the end of this year And for me I will remain at THE TOPPEST TOP AMEN
All this I pray through Jesus Christ our saviour Amen
Welcome to 2026.”
Ireti Doyle
Veteran actress Ireti Doyle kept her message short and spiritually grounded:
“We move by faith and not by sight. 2026..? Leggooo!!!”
Adedimeji Lateef
Actor cum filmmaker, Adedimeji Lateef shared loved up photos of him and his actress wife, Bimpe Oyebade. He captioned it:
“Welcome to 2026.
Stepping into the new year together with my favorite person
2026 is about to be our best year baby @mo_bimpe
Grateful to God for the journey so far, and hopeful for all that lies ahead.
May God go before us, walk with us, and surround us with His grace this year.
2026 will be a great year for us alll, Amen.”
Bimpe Oyebade
Actress Bimpe Oyebade-Adedimeji aka Mo Bimpe declared herself spiritually prepared for the year ahead while outlining a clear personal shift. She shared:
“2026! I am ready with God… In 2025, I dumped ungrateful people. In 2026, entitled people will join the wagon.”
Kunle Remi
Actor Kunle Remi offered one of the most reflective messages of the season, describing 2025 as a year of spiritual stretching and clarity. He revealed:
“I witnessed God. In tears and in laughter. In loss and in gain… 2025 was the year God met me differently.”
Looking ahead, he added:
“2026… Let my life reflect Him louder.”
Moyo Lawal
After months away from social media, actress Moyo Lawal returned with honesty and vulnerability, thanking supporters and embracing a fresh start. She wrote:
“The worst has already happened to me. I’m flipping the switch and looking forward to an entirely new character and adventure.”
Peller
Popular TikToker Peller testified about surviving a recent accident that nearly claimed his life. He wrote:
“Thank you God… nah so I for no see 2026. I for no enter this year.”
Wale Ojo
Ace actor Wale Ojo thanked fans for making 2025 special, wishing everyone a joyous new year. He wrote:
“I just wanna say a BIG THANK YOU to my fans and friends who made 2025 such a very special year. l wish you all a JOYOUS and HAPPY NEW YEAR!.”
Jarvis
Content creator Jarvis or Jadrolita thanked loyal supporters while confidently claiming the year ahead.
“New year, same star… 2026 is ours. Watch us shine even brighter.”
Nancy Isime
Actress and media personality Nancy Isime welcomed the new year from Mauritius, declaring 2026 a year of dreams, before announcing a break from social media. She wrote:
“Happy New Year
It’s 2026 already here in Mauritius, so permit me to be the first to wish you a Happy New Year my Loves!!
2026 Will be the year of our dreams!!
Ail, time to Log off Social media till further notice as usual. Let me focus on my Happiness and Peace, T for tenks
See ya when I see ya!
I Love Youuu.”
Peggy Ovire
Peggy Ovire wished for happiness, peace and growth “from glory to glory.” She wrote:
“HAPPY NEW YEAR BESTIES
May 2026 bring you Happiness, Peace, Joy, Abundance & May you grow from Glory to Glory.”
Eniola Badmus
Eniola Badmus offered a heartfelt prayer for joy, answered prayers and unexpected testimonies. She shared:
“As we step into this new year, I pray it brings you joy, peace, good health, and abundant blessings. May this year be fruitful in every area of your lives…..your dreams, your work, your families, and your hearts. For everyone waiting upon the Lord, may He answer every unanswered prayer, open long-awaited doors, and surprise you with testimonies beyond your expectations. May God’s grace guide you, His favour surround you, and His love keep you strong throughout the year. Cheers to new beginnings, greater victories, and endless reasons to smile. happy new year.”
Richard Mofe-Damijo
In a short message to fans, veteran actor RMD urged:
“Happy new year!!!
Look into the new year with a lot of enthusiasm. Switch up your game and let God do the rest!.”
Bukunmi Adeaga-Ilori
Content creator cum movie actress, Bukunmi Adeaga-Ilori aka KieKie declared 2026 her “year of bliss, substance and more,” praying for peace and good health. She wrote in a lengthy post:
“HAPPY NEW YEAR TO MY FAMILY
My heart is full of gratitude and thanksgiving! God gave us the Grace to witness another year In Good health! Baba dada! E se lo po lo po!! Oh!! Thank you sweet Jesus
THIS IS MY YEAR OF BLISS, SUBSTANCE AND MORE…!
This year, I pray for peace for us all, I pray for good health!
I pray for God’s Grace and mercy!
A ni toro je loruko Jesu!
Idamu ati aisan o ni je tiwa loruko Jesu!!
I wish us all a beautiful 2026 ahead!.”
Tayo Odueke
Yoruba movie star, Tayo Odueke aka Sikiratu Sindodo wished fans good health, peace of mind and prosperity. She wrote on Instagram:
“Happy New Year Fanmily.
May this new year bring good health, peace of mind, answered prayers, and abundant blessings. May our efforts prosper & our days be filled with joy now & always.”
Stanley Ontop
Actor Stanley Ajemba, popularly known as Stanley Ontop, reflected briefly but pointedly on the year gone by. He wrote:
“I learnt a lot in 2025. I won’t allow it happen again.”
His words suggested a firm resolve to move forward wiser and more guarded.
Conclusion:
Across faith-filled reflections, boundary-setting resolutions and heartfelt gratitude, Nigerian celebrities welcomed 2026 with honesty and intention. Beyond the glamour, their messages echoed a shared message that survival is worth celebrating, growth requires focus, and every new year offers another chance to begin again.
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