Nigerian Celebrities Welcome 2026 With Celebrations and Strong Personal Declarations

Nigerian entertainers ushered in 2026 with celebratory messages and personal reflections as they took to social media to mark the New Year.

The New Year celebrations were marked on Thursday, January 1, 2026, following New Year’s Eve festivities across different parts of Nigeria and beyond.

Celebrities shared their messages mainly on Instagram and other social media platforms, posting photos, videos and written captions that drew massive engagement from fans.

Nollywood actress Toyin Abraham expressed gratitude to her supporters while declaring her focus for the new year.

“Happy New Year, my amazing family! Thank you for standing by me, riding with me, and supporting the Toyin Abraham Ajeyemi brand through it all.”

” I’m deeply grateful, thank you, thank you, thank you! This year, it’s no distractions, just focus, growth, and more strength.”

“Let’s go harder in 2026!”

Entertainment commentator Stanley Ajemba, popularly known as Stanley Ontop, reflected on lessons from the previous year.

“I learnt a lot in 2025. I won’t allow it happen again.”

“Happy New Year family.”

Afrobeats singer Davido shared a personal New Year message alongside a video with his wife on Instagram.

“THE BEST YEAR WITH MY LOVING WIFE @thechefchi.”

Nollywood actress Destiny Etiko shared a video message thanking God for life and survival.

“Happy happy new year, yes we all made it to 2026.”

“2025 was just like yesterday and now, we’re in 2026.”

“Thank you Jesus, thank you Lord.”

“A lot of people couldn’t make it but we made it.”

“It’s going to be our best year, Amen.”

Veteran actress Ireti Doyle welcomed the new year with a faith-based declaration.

“We move by faith and not by sight. 2026..? Leggooo!!!”

Nollywood actress Bimpe Oyebade spoke on her mindset and personal boundaries for the new year.

“2026! I am ready with God. 2026 goals.”

” My goals in 2025, I dumped ungrateful people.”

“In 2026 entitled people will join the wagon.”

Actress Moyo Lawal described the new year as a turning point in her life.

“Happy new year everyone, thank you so much.”

“The worst has already happened to me.”

“I’m flipping the switch and looking forward to entirely new character and adventure.”

” I hope you’ll go on this adventure with me and not judge me.”

Content creator Peller shared an emotional New Year message expressing gratitude for life.

“Happy big new year to us.”

“Thank you God for the life nah so I for no see 2026.”

“Happy new year to you all my lovely supporters and to the haters thanks also u all support me in 2025, 2026 he remain we are about to change the game small I for no enter this year thank u God am happy.”

Content creator Jarvis also welcomed the new year with optimism and appreciation.

“Happy New Year Family.”

“Thank You God.”

” New year, same star.”

“Thank you to my real ones who never switched up.”

“2026 is ours, watch us shine even brighter.”

Social media personality Isaac Fayose marked the New Year from outside the country.

“Happy New Year!!! With love from Morocco.”

The New Year messages attracted widespread reactions from fans, with comment sections filled with prayers, congratulations and goodwill messages.

The posts reflected common themes of gratitude, faith, focus and personal growth as Nigerian entertainers stepped into 2026 with renewed purpose and optimism.