See How Nigerian Celebrities Celebrated Her Independence Day| Photos
Nigeria, as a country, gained her Independence on October 1, 1960; and ever since, every October 1 has been earmarked for celebration.
Now, while many Nigerians chose to see the decadence in the nation, some celebrities chose to rise above it and celebrate the anniversary in unique ways, re-pledging their commitment to the growth of the nation while stressing on their beliefs that Nigeria shall be great again.
Check out how some of our celebs celebrated on October 1:
Omoni Oboli, 40.
The Nigerian actress, and mom-of-3 took to Instagram to celebrate Nigeria’s Independence, sharing a beautiful picture she took with her sons- Gozi, Chizi and Tobe Oboli.
Omoni wrote:
“Proudly Nigerian ????????????????????????
No matter the circumstance, happy Independence Day from my brothers and I ???????????? #ForTheCulture #Love #Sons #LoveLivesHere”
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In another post, she wrote:
“Happy Independence Day Nigeria!
I know we are going through a lot as a country but I celebrate our resilient spirit!
THIS TOO SHALL PASS
So celebrate dear friends, better days are ahead! A new Nigeria beckons ???????? God bless Nigeria ???????? I love you all ????????????
Dress @omoniobolibyave ????????????”
Richard Mofe-Damijo, 57.
Taking to Instagram, the veteran actor and father wrote:
“NAME: Richard Evans Eyimofe Mofe-Damijo
BORN: Of God
MADE: For Greatness
ASSIGNED TO: Nigeria
EQUIPPED TO: Stay Patriotic, Keep Believing and Continue Praying for NIGERIA ???????? one love.
#nigeriagobetter #rmdsaysso #nigeria@58″
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TIMI DAKOLO, 37
The Nigerian singer and father shared videos of himself and some friends at the Mall, singing his popular rendition for Nigeria- “Great Nation.”
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Atunyota Alleluya Akpobome ‘Ali Baba’, 53
The acclaimed GCFR of comedy declared that he is still connected to Nigeria.
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Innocent Ujah Idibia ‘2Face’, 43.
2face chose a slightly different way of celebration.
See below:
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Nigerian actor, Femi Jacobs chose to celebrate the Independence in a poetically.
See below:
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Nigerian Actress, Kate Henshaw, 47 says, “there is a yearning in every true Nigerian for us to be greater than where we are now…”
See below:
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Nigerian actress, Annie Macaulay–Idibia, 33, wrote, “We Can Be Better But Its Up To Each And Every 1 Of Us.. Embrace The Task To Fix Nigeria, One Challenge At A Time..”
See below:
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How did you spend your October 1?
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