The year 2025 presented a striking contrast within Nigeria's entertainment scene. While many citizens grappled with economic pressures, a number of the industry's biggest stars celebrated monumental financial wins by acquiring luxury properties and high-end vehicles worth hundreds of millions of naira.
Afrobeats and Nollywood Stars Lead Major Property Acquisitions
The trend of lavish spending was not confined to one genre. Afrobeats icons, gospel musicians, and Nollywood actresses all showcased significant purchases throughout the year. Some celebrities expanded their portfolios beyond Nigeria's borders, becoming homeowners in other African nations.
Davido was arguably the biggest spender. The singer, known for his opulent taste, added a Rolls-Royce Black Badge Cullinan Series II SUV valued at approximately ₦1.7 billion to his already impressive car collection. His generosity extended to his family, as he gifted his wife, Chioma, a Mercedes-Benz G-Wagon worth over ₦450 million for her birthday in September. He also surprised his daughters, Imade and Hailey Adeleke, with GAC GS8 SUVs. Beyond automobiles, Davido secured a new home in Atlanta, United States.
In a move that captured public attention, actress Regina Daniels purchased a new storey building in October. This acquisition came amid personal marital challenges with her husband, Senator Ned Nwoko. She announced the purchase on social media, stating, "In my house I am a Queen! I needed a roof over my head so I got this for me and my family."
Singer Kizz Daniel also joined the league of international homeowners. Just before Christmas, on December 14, he revealed he had gifted himself a vacation home in Zanzibar, Tanzania, sharing photos of the interior and thanking fans for a successful year.
Streamers, Gospel Singers, and Actors Show Off New Wheels
The garages of Nigerian celebrities also saw remarkable additions in 2025, with everything from classic luxury brands to futuristic electric vehicles making an appearance.
Popular streamer and TikTok sensation, Peller, made headlines twice. In March, he acquired a brand-new Mercedes-Benz SUV worth over ₦100 million. Later in the year, he invested in a ₦350 million mansion located on Chevron Drive in Lekki, Lagos. His car, however, was involved in an accident in November.
The gospel music scene was particularly vibrant. Ada Ehi and her husband, Moses, turned heads by acquiring a Tesla Cybertruck, while fellow gospel artist Victor Thompson gifted his wife a Mercedes-Benz for their wedding anniversary.
From Nollywood, Destiny Etiko celebrated Valentine's Day in style with a ₦350 million Mercedes-Benz G-Wagon. Mercy Eke, the BBNaija star nicknamed "Lambo," lived up to her name by purchasing a Lamborghini Urus valued at around ₦410 million early in the year.
More Mansions and Multi-Million Naira Blessings
The list of high-value acquisitions extended further. Celebrity couple Priscilla Ojo and Juma Jux announced in November that they had purchased a new home in Kenya, reportedly worth N3 billion, complete with a swimming pool and luxurious interiors.
Singer Spyro had a landmark year in real estate. He first showed off his own newly acquired home, sharing an emotional testimony about his journey. Later, he gifted his fiancée a multi-million naira mansion.
Actress Luchy Donalds expressed profound gratitude, revealing she had been blessed with two houses and a new car all within the year 2025. Actor and matchmaker Lege Miami also proudly completed and showcased his plush multi-million naira property, which he named 'Lege Miami Villa'.
These stories of immense spending highlight the significant commercial success enjoyed by a segment of Nigeria's entertainment industry, even as they sparked conversations about wealth display amidst broader economic conditions.
