As 2025 draws to a close, Nigeria’s brightest stars are taking a moment to look back at a year that shaped them, celebrate the small victories that kept them moving, and lay out bold dreams for 2026. From the bustling streets of Warri to the creative hubs of Lagos and Abuja, these public figures opened up about the lessons they learned, the obstacles they faced and the hopes they’re nurturing for a brighter future.
Her biggest regret was being terrified of enhancing her body for far too long. She finally went for surgery and says she’s “over the moon” about it. She’s hopeful for a better Nigeria in 2026 where hard work truly pays off. This holiday season she’ll be with family and loved ones, spreading smiles through massive giveaways and charity while reflecting and mapping out strategies for an even stronger year ahead.
She regrets producing her own film in a small way, which led producers to stop calling her for jobs because they assumed she was “big.” The financial strain weighed her down, but she’s praying and believes this is just a phase. She recently shot the film _REJAMI (A Broken Promise)_ slated for December release. In 2026 she hopes to secure more endorsements, acting and production deals.
Her regrets are gentle lessons: not slowing down enough to catch deeper emotions, doing more than listening, and underusing kindness as a tool. For 2026 she wants to be more emotionally intelligent, uplifting people in doubt, loss or transition, and creating clarity, courage and calm in a noisy world.
celebrations, heading to Morocco for AFCON.”
She says 2025 was awesome and full of life‑changing events. She’s spending Christmas with family in Morocco and will catch part of the AFCON. In 2026 she plans to break new ground, achieve greater feats and take her pageant and film businesses to the next level.
Her regret is not embracing business beyond the creative space sooner. She’s now building foundations in media, production, real estate, art, agriculture and technology. For 2026 she intends to expand her businesses, launch new ventures, tell more meaningful stories and create platforms that empower others. She’ll spend Christmas giving back to children, the elderly and disadvantaged in her hometown.
She took a GM role at a TV station hoping to return to acting after six months, but felt invisible on screen and left after two months. She’s focused solely on acting ever since and has already appeared in a Netflix film. In 2026 she aspires to make quality movies and pursue collaborations across Africa and globally.
The article also mentions Ogechukwu Anasor’s reflection: “I regret not slowing down,” noting she wants a more intentional 2026 focused on health, relationships and personal growth, with a peaceful, gratitude‑filled Christmas
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