As Nigeria marked its 65th Independence Anniversary on October 1, several top celebrities took to social media to share heartfelt messages and reflections on the nation’s journey.

October 1 remains a symbolic public holiday in Nigeria, and this year, stars like Funke Akindele, Regina Daniels, Tonto Dikeh, Richard Mofe-Damijo (RMD), DJ Cuppy, Eniola Badmus, and May Edochie joined millions of citizens in celebrating the occasion.

Actress Funke Akindele expressed pride in her country and urged Nigerians to continue praying for national growth. “Happy 65th Independence Day, Nigeria! My country, my pride! Despite our diversity, let’s continue to preach love, believe in ourselves, and pray for our nation’s growth,” she wrote.

Regina Daniels marked the day by singing the national anthem in a video, captioning it with a rhetorical question: “Can someone tell me what changed? Abi everything is still the same?”

Actress Eniola Badmus, who shared a video at the Nigerian embassy in the US, reflected on the unity of Nigerians worldwide, writing, “Whether at home or abroad, the spirit of Nigeria remains ever present within us.”

Tonto Dikeh encouraged Nigerians to remain hopeful, noting, “Let’s keep building, believing and becoming together. A brighter Nigeria isn’t a dream, it is a future we are creating step by step.”

Similarly, May Edochie praised the country’s cultural values: “From our rich culture to our boundless dreams. Let’s make Nigeria more than a country but a home.”

Veteran actor Richard Mofe-Damijo (RMD) kept it simple and heartfelt: “I love Nigeria, and this no be lie. For better for worse, na so e be.”

And billionaire daughter DJ Cuppy proudly declared that she would still choose to be Nigerian in her next life.

These celebrity messages, filled with pride, reflection, and hope, mirror the mixed emotions of many Nigerians as the country continues its pursuit of unity, growth, and progress at 65.