In the glamorous realm of Nigeria’s entertainment industry, 2023 witnessed a wave of opulence as celebrities indulged in the acquisition of luxurious automobiles.
From sleek sports cars to top-tier SUVs, these stars spared no expense in elevating their lifestyles.
Join us as we delve into the glitzy world of Nigerian entertainment, exploring the notable celebrities who made headlines by splurging on high-end wheels in the year 2023.
Frodd
On the 1st of January, Reality TV star, Frodd showed the world that he was on top of his game after he purchased a brand new car. Well, Frodd purchased two cars in less than a year.
Chike
Nigerian singer, Chike also began the year 2023 on a high note. He splashed millions on two new brand SUVs.
Chichi
Big Brother Naija Season 7 former housemate, Chinenyenwa Okoebor better known as Chichi gifted herself a brand new BMW for her 23rd birthday
Zicsaloma
Skit maker, Isaac Aloma Junior better known as Zicsaloma bought himself a brand new Benz to mark the beginning of the year 2023.
Ijebu
Nollywood Yoruba actor, Olatayo Amokade better known as Ijebu bought a brand new BMW to kick-start the year.
Adekunle Gold
Afrobeats singer and songwriter, Adekunle Almoruf Kosoko better known as Adekunle Gold and AG Baby purchased a Range Rover in January.
Well, for the singer, his prayer in 2015 finally became a reality in 2023, after eight years.
In 2015, Adekunle Gold released a hit song ‘Pick Up’. In the lyrics, he asked God to pick up his call because he also wanted to drive a Range Rover. Well… the saying ‘from your mouth to God’s hears’ came into play as he finally got himself his dream car.
Carter Efe
Skit maker and singer, Carter Efe has continually proven that he is in for the luxurious life and nothing more.
Less than two weeks (December 2022) after Carter Efe bought a black Benz and bragged heavily on social media, he splashed millions on another white Benz in January 2023.
His action however generated mixed reactions as many asked if he in competing with anyone.
Sydney Talker
Skit maker, Sydney Wills better known as Sydney Talker blessed himself with a second car with Zero Mileage.
As expected, the funny man took to social media to share hilarious photos of his car.
Flowerboy
Comedian and prankster, IK Robson Bassey better known as IK Robson Bassey bought a luxurious Lexus RX350 SUV worth thirty million naira in February 2023.
Mr Jollof
Comedian and media personality, Freedom Atsepoyi also known as Mr Jollof, spent millions acquiring a black and white Toyota Land Cruiser Prado in March.
Doris Simeon
US-based Nigerian actress, Doris Simeon bought herself a brand new Benz. She shared the news on her Instagram page and appreciated God for his blessings.
WhiteMoney
Big Brother Naija Season 6 winner, Hazel Onuo acquired a white S580 Maybach Benz in March, weeks after releasing his song titled Jada.
OGB
Skit maker and social media influencer, Uzoanuke Michael Charles Okechukwu better known as Cultist Boy or OGB bought himself a Mercedes Benz GLE worth over 40 million naira.
Ola of Lagos
Nigeria’s social media car influencer himself, Waris Olayinka Akinwande better known as Ola of Lagos definitely knows how to pamper himself.
As his love and taste for cars continued to grow wild, he bought himself a brand-new Range Rover.
Blessing CEO
Self-acclaimed relationship expert, Blessing Okoro better known as CEO bought herself a brand new car as a gift on her 34th birthday.
Well, the controversial therapist stirred reactions as many believed the car was actually a gift from her disgraced alleged lover and auto dealer businessman, Ikechukwu Daryl Ogbonna better known as IVD.
Portable
Nigerian singer, Habeeb Okikiola better known as Portable purchased a G-wagon in May. One can’t really figure out how many cars the Zazu crooner has because he keeps springing up with surprises of bashing and acquiring another almost immediately.
In 2022, after he was barred from Canada he crashed his Range Rover SUV which he received as a gift.
Well, don’t be surprised that two months after showing off his G-Wagon, he crashed it too.
Portable who is lousier than the Alariwo of Africa himself is confident that his music will fetch him millions to purchase a new car.
Zinoleesky
Singer, Oniyide Azeez better known as Zinoleesky bought a luxurious car in June 2023.
Oh well, he went the classy way! Zinoleesky bought a Ferrari.
On his Instagram page, Zinoleesky showed off the keys to his ash Ferrari and bragged about his financial status.
Hilda Baci
Celebrity chef and former Guinness World Records holder, Hilda Baci gifted herself a brand new Range Rover on her 28th birthday.
Ka3na
Big Brother Naija former housemate, Ka3na Jones splashed millions to acquire a Benz shortly after her husband’s demise.
Nasty Blaq
Skit maker, Abisi Emmanuel better known as Nasty Blaq bought himself a brand new Range Rover Velas days before his birthday in September.
Netizens however were not too pleased with him as many noted that he bought the dream car of late singer, Ilerioluwa Olademeji Aloba better known as Mohbad.
Two days before Mohbad’s tragic passing, he visited an auto dealer’s office to check his dream car and also a suitable colour. According to reports, Mohbad told the car dealer he would make payment on 15th September and pick up the car.
Well… that never happened as he passed away on 12th September 2023.
Caramel Plug
Content creator and IG influencer, Ogechi Ukonu better known as Caramel Plug bought herself a brand new Mercedes Benz GLE. She took to her Instagram page to share pictures alongside a bouquet.
Tiwa Savage
In October Afrobeats queen, Tiwa Savage acquired a brand new Range Rover. In a video she posted, her mother and son who were joyful on the arrival of the car inspected it.
Tacha
Disqualified Big Brother Naija Season 3 former housemate, Natacha Akide better known as Tacha acquired a brand new Range Rover worth one hundred million naira.
While some trolled her and claimed her sugar daddies paid for the new luxury car, Tacha noted that the brands she represents are responsible for the payment.
Taunting her haters, she showed off her Benz and stated that she didn’t need to sell to buy.
Mercy Eke
Big Brother Naija Season 4 winner, Mercy Eke has continually proved that she is classy.
On 1st December, Mercy gifted herself a luxurious brand-new Range Rover as an early Christmas gift.
Unveiling it, Mercy Eke used a red ribbon to drag the car which she tagged as her new pet behind her.