For the vast majority of people on the planet, today, January 1st, is simply about celebrating the beginning of a new year, but for some celebrities, it is also their birthday.
Here are some celebrities in Nigeria born on New Year’s Day, January 1st.
1. Rebecca Nengi Hampson
Reality TV star, model and actress, Rebecca Nengi Hampson, or simply Nengi was born on 1st of January, 1998.
Before competing for the title of Most Beautiful Girl in Nigeria (MBGN) in 2017, the Bayelsa native took part in a number of local pageants.
Nengi competed in Big Brother Naija season 5 on July 19, 2019, and she finished as the second runner-up on the BBNaija 2020 show.
The model took to her Instagram page to celebrate her 25th birthday earlier today with stunning yellow-themed bikini photos.
2. Mercy Aigbe
Nollywood actress, Mercy Aigbe was born on 1st January, 1978.
Although she was raised primarily in Lagos state, where she completed both her primary and secondary education, she was born in Benin City, Edo State, Nigeria.
In 2001, she started her acting career by playing a supporting role in Yoruba films. She hasn’t looked back since, appearing in more than 150 films.
She shared beautiful photos to celebrate her birthday today on Instagram.
3. Moyo Lawal
Nollywood actress was born in Badagry, Lagos. She gained prominence after securing a role in the award-winning TV series, Tinsel.
In 2012, she took home the “Revelation of the Year” honor from the Best of Nollywood Awards.
She posted a photo in a beautiful yellow dress while celebrating her birthday on Instagram.
4. Mustapha Sholagbade
Nollywood actor and producer, Mustapha Sholagbade is another celebrity born on New Year’s Day in Abeokuta, Ogun State.
While referring to himself as The Capricorn king, the actor celebrated his birthday on his Instagram page.
5. Ibrahim Yekini
The Nollywood actor, producer and director, Ibrahim Yekini was born on 1 January 1980.
He started his acting career in 1998 as an apprentice with the Folorunsho Adejobi theater company in Iju Ishaga, Lagos State.
The actor posted a photo to celebrate his birthday on his Instagram, inviting all his beautiful fans to come party with him.