If anything 2025 was loud with so much drama from politics shaking the Senate to Afrobeats taking over the world, Nigerians dominated conversations at home and abroad.
These are 20 individuals who were mostly talked about:
1. Natasha Akpoti-Uduaghan
Natasha Akpoti became one of the most Googled Nigerians of 2025 following her suspension from the Senate and the legal battle that followed. Her allegations against Senate leadership sparked national debates on gender, power and accountability in Nigerian politics.
2. Siminalayi Fubara
The Rivers State governor dominated headlines due to his prolonged political rift with his predecessor. Court rulings, party tensions and governance uncertainty kept Nigerians glued to updates from Rivers State all year.
3. Eberechi Eze
Eze’s stellar performances in the Premier League and his Nigerian heritage made him a constant topic among football fans, especially amid Super Eagles eligibility debates and transfer speculation.
4. Chioma Adeleke
Chioma dominated conversations in 2025 following her marriage to Davido. Unlike the usual celebrity-wife visibility, her quiet presence, rare public appearances and intentional privacy sparked even more curiosity online. Nigerians searched her name endlessly from her fashion choices to her lifestyle making Chioma one of the most talked-about women of the year despite saying very little publicly.
5. Mr Eazi
From his high-profile wedding celebrations to business ventures and music releases, Mr Eazi’s life blurred the lines between entertainment, lifestyle and culture, keeping him consistently searched.
6. Kemi Adetiba
Kemi Adetiba dominated film conversations with the success of her 2025 project ‘To Kill a Monkey’. The series sparked debates around storytelling, censorship and Nollywood’s global future.
7. VeryDarkMan (VDM)
VDM remained a constant fixture on Nigerian social media with public call-outs, online investigations, arrests, releases and heated debates. Few Nigerians divided opinion in 2025 the way he did but he was aceing the category and people can’t stop following him for his unapologetic opinions.
8. Muhammadu Buhari
Following news of his death in 2025, Nigerians revisited Buhari’s presidency, policies, and military past, leading to a massive spike in searches and national reflection.
9. Peter Rufai
The death of former Super Eagles goalkeeper Peter Rufai triggered tributes and renewed interest in Nigeria’s football history and golden eras.
10.Funke Akindele
Funke Akindele remained one of the most talked-about Nigerians in 2025, thanks to her unmatched presence in Nollywood and her influence on social media. From blockbuster movie releases to viral comedy skits, Funke kept audiences entertained while dominating conversations around Nigerian entertainment. Her appearances at awards, premieres and cultural events, combined with occasional personal life headlines, ensured she stayed firmly in the public eye, making her an enduring favorite among fans and one of the most searched Nigerian celebrities of the year.
11. Priscilla Ojo
Fashion moments, brand endorsements, and constant visibility on TikTok and Instagram kept Priscilla Ojo among the most searched young celebrities of the year. Let’s not forget the international wedding that got us glued for months.
12.Hilda Baci
Hilda Baci made headlines in 2025 not just for her culinary mastery, but for her determined comeback attempt at the Guinness World Record. After narrowly missing her first attempt, she returned stronger, cooking the largest serving of Nigerian-style jollof rice, weighing 8,780 kg, and officially breaking the record. Her relentless pursuit of excellence, combined with her influence on food culture and social media, kept Nigerians talking and searching her name throughout the year, cementing her status as one of the most celebrated and talked-about personalities of 2025.
13.Davido
Davido remained one of the most talked-about Nigerians in 2025, dominating headlines with a mix of music releases, sold-out concerts and high-profile public moments. From viral performances to luxury lifestyle showcases and involvement in AFCON betting headlines, he captured national attention both online and offline. His influence on Afrobeats, fashion, and youth culture, combined with constant media coverage, ensured that his name was frequently searched and widely discussed throughout the year.
14. Burna Boy
From sold-out international tours to controversial statements and viral moment of sending a sleeping woman out of his concert.Burna Boy remained one of Nigeria’s most discussed global exports in 2025.
15. Veekee James
Veekee James sparked national conversations in 2025 with her unfiltered views on marriage and relationships. From social media threads to interviews, her opinions on modern partnerships, gender roles and relationship expectations ignited debates among fans, critics,and the general public. Her candidness and willingness to challenge societal norms made her one of the most talked-about Nigerians of the year, driving Google searches and online discussions that kept her at the center of cultural discourse.
16.Regina Daniels
Regina Daniels remained one of the most talked-about Nigerians in 2025, not just for her Nollywood career, but for the public interest in her marriage to Ned Nwoke. From rumors and media speculation to social media debates about their relationship dynamics, Nigerians were captivated by her personal life. Her ability to balance celebrity stardom with scrutiny over her private life kept her in Google searches and trending conversations throughout the year, making her one of the most discussed female personalities in Nigeria.
17. Toyin Abraham
Toyin Abraham was one of the most talked-about Nigerians in 2025, thanks to her “oversabi” (know-it-all) attitude at public events, particularly at high-profile weddings. Videos of her showering love and support and dramatic reactions went viral, sparking nationwide debates and memes on social media. Her charisma, loving presence gave her the title ‘oversabi aunty’.
18. Anie Macaulay
Anie Macaulay made headlines in 2025 due to her personal life and public presence on social media. Her relationship updates and occasional controversial statements sparked discussions online, making her one of the most searched Nigerians of the year. Fans and critics alike followed her every move, cementing her status as a prominent social media personality and trending figure in pop culture.
19. 2Baba (Innocent Idibia)
In 2025, music legend 2Baba found himself trending for all the wrong reasons: his highly publicized divorce proceedings dominated social media and news outlets. From leaked statements to media speculation about his marriage, Nigerians were captivated by every development. The saga ensured that 2Baba remained a constant topic of conversation even in his new marriage, proving that even personal controversies can dominate national attention.
20.Asake
Asake became one of the most talked-about Nigerians in 2025 thanks to his unique blend of Afrobeat hits, fashion-forward style and magnetic stage presence. His signature looks, from vibrant streetwear to designer ensembles, combined with his energetic performances, kept fans and fashion enthusiasts buzzing. Social media was abuzz with discussions of his outfits, aura and influence, making Asake a constant trending topic and one of the defining cultural figures of the year.
Final Thought
2025 was a year where politics, entertainment, sports, and social commentary collided to shape national conversations. From Hilda Baci’s record-breaking culinary comeback to Bola Tinubu’s political maneuvers, Funke Akindele’s viral moments and Davido, these 20 Nigerians captured the nation’s attention in unique ways. They were celebrated, debated and sometimes criticized but above all, they proved that influence, talent and personality define who we talk about and remember. This list is a snapshot of the people who made 2025 unforgettable in Nigeria.
