Below are some of the most expensive celebrity car gifts that captured public attention in 2025:
1. Mercy Eke’s Lamborghini Urus — ₦410 Million
Reality TV star and entrepreneur Mercy Eke, fondly called "Lambo" by fans, added a new gem to her growing collection: a Lamborghini Urus worth approximately ₦410 million. The former BBNaija winner shared a celebratory video on Instagram, showcasing the car’s sleek design, draped in a black cloth and adorned with black and white balloons. Describing it as “my newest pet,” Mercy’s latest acquisition solidified her reputation as a lover of all things luxury.
Her steady rise in the entertainment and fashion space—along with endorsements and business ventures—has continued to bankroll her opulent lifestyle.
2. Destiny Etiko’s Mercedes-Benz G-Wagon — ₦450 Million
Popular Nollywood actress Destiny Etiko marked Valentine’s Day 2025 in grand style by purchasing a brand new Mercedes-Benz G-Wagon valued at ₦450 million. She shared stunning photos of herself with the vehicle on Instagram, referring to it as a “Valentine gift to myself.”
Etiko, known for her acting prowess and savvy presence on social media, has also built a reputation as a self-made woman. As a producer and influencer, she has cultivated multiple income streams—making the bold car purchase a statement of both self-love and financial success.
3. Nnenna Mbonu’s Mercedes-Benz GLC-Class Coupe — ₦75 Million
Another reality TV star, Nnenna Mbonu, better known as Nelly, opted for a more subtle yet stylish luxury with her new Mercedes-Benz GLC-Class Coupe, reportedly costing over ₦75 million. Sharing a light-hearted caption—“My therapist told me to embrace things that bring me joy… so I bought a new car”—the media personality delighted fans with a glimpse of her growth and taste for elegance.
Nnenna’s brand has steadily expanded beyond reality TV, including fashion and lifestyle endorsements that help finance her flair for high-end living.
4. Chinenye Nnebe’s Lexus SUV — ₦4.2 Billion?
Nollywood star Chinenye Nnebe turned heads with a jaw-dropping birthday gift to herself: a Lexus SUV she claimed was worth a staggering ₦4.2 billion—a figure that raised eyebrows and sparked debates online. Though the valuation remains unverified, the actress proudly flaunted the luxurious vehicle on social media, thanking fans and celebrating her 28th birthday with the caption, “Happy Birthday to me. I got myself a little something.”
Chinenye’s acting career and strong online following have made her one of the new generation’s most marketable Nollywood talents.
5. Davido’s G-Wagon Gift to Chioma Adeleke — ₦450 Million
Afrobeats superstar Davido reaffirmed his reputation for grand romantic gestures by gifting his wife, Chioma Adeleke, a brand new G-Wagon for her 30th birthday, estimated at ₦450 million. This isn’t Davido’s first luxurious show of affection—fans still recall the 2018 gift of a Porsche Panamera with a custom “Assurance” license plate.
The gesture was widely celebrated online and seen as yet another indication of Davido’s lavish lifestyle and deep affection for his partner.
6. Burna Boy’s McLaren Senna & Cybertruck Surprise — ₦3.5 Billion & ₦280 Million
Grammy-winning artist Burna Boy may have delivered the most expensive car acquisition of the year with his McLaren Senna, a high-performance hypercar reportedly valued between ₦3.2 and ₦3.5 billion. Known for its track-ready engineering and futuristic design, the McLaren instantly became a viral sensation when the singer revealed it online.
As if that weren’t enough, Burna Boy also surprised close friend King Manny with a brand new Tesla Cybertruck, valued at $165,000 (about ₦280.5 million). The gift came with subtle shade toward unnamed rivals, as Burna teased, “Some people said they bought Cybertruck, but no one has seen it.”
Reflections on Wealth and Optics
These extravagant purchases come at a time when Nigeria is facing serious economic headwinds: inflation is biting hard, the naira continues to weaken, and millions struggle to afford basic necessities. Critics argue that such public displays of wealth are tone-deaf amid widespread hardship. Yet, others see them as aspirational stories of individual success in a tough environment.
Either way, 2025 is proving to be another year in which Nigeria’s celebrities continue to live large—economic reality notwithstanding.