How Nigerian celebrities celebrated Christmas

While many Nigerians marked Christmas with family gatherings and quiet reflections, several celebrities gave fans a glimpse into how they spent the day from movie promotions and family photos to heartfelt messages and unexpected love stories.

Toyin Abraham: From Osogbo to Ibadan, no rest in sight

For actress and filmmaker Toyin Abraham, Christmas Day came with little rest. The actress revealed she was already in Ibadan after an earlier stop in Osogbo, Osun State, as part of the ongoing promotion for her new film, Oversabi Aunty.

In a short video shared online, Abraham was seen lying on her bed, clearly exhausted but upbeat, as she wished fans a Merry Christmas. She thanked audiences in Osogbo for the previous day’s reception and announced her next stop at Viva Cinema in Ibadan.

“Let me sleep for like two hours,” she said with a laugh, urging those yet to see Oversabi Aunty to head to the cinemas, describing the film as “a beautiful story.”

Nkechi Blessing shares love and gratitude

For Nkechi Blessing, Christmas came with a personal twist. The actress shared a festive photo with her new partner, revealing that she did not expect to end the year in a relationship.

“I thought I was ending the year single, but God said no,” she wrote, wishing followers the best of the season in a message that blended gratitude, faith and romance.

Funke Akindele celebrates Christmas with her film family

Actress and box-office heavyweight Funke Akindele spent Christmas surrounded by the cast of her latest movie, Behind the Scenes. She shared a cheerful video featuring the team, extending seasonal greetings to fans.

In her message, Akindele wished followers a beautiful Christmas season and encouraged cinema lovers to catch the film, which she confirmed is still showing in cinemas nationwide and in select Odeon Cinemas in the UK.

“All we want for Christmas is for you and your loved ones to head to the cinemas,” she wrote, keeping the festive message closely tied to the film’s ongoing run.

Iyabo Ojo puts family first

Actress Iyabo Ojo rounded off Christmas Day with a family portrait featuring her children, Priscilla and Festus, her son-in-law Juma Jux, and other family members.

“Family over everything,” she wrote, as she wished fans a Merry Christmas, reinforcing a message that has become a recurring theme in her public life.

JJC Skillz sends reflective holiday message

Music producer and entrepreneur JJC Skillz took a different approach, sharing a cartoon-themed Christmas video alongside a deeply reflective message.

In his post, he prayed for peace, love, healing and open doors in the coming year, acknowledging pain and loss while expressing hope that setbacks would turn into blessings. His message struck a calm, spiritual tone, offering goodwill beyond the usual festive cheer.

Mercy Johnson keeps it simple with family

Actress Mercy Johnson Okojie opted for simplicity, posting a Christmas-themed family photo. With a brief caption wishing everyone a Merry Christmas, the actress let the image speak for itself, drawing warm reactions from fans who are used to seeing her celebrate family milestones openly.