In the ever-loud world of Nigerian entertainment, silence often speaks volumes. From daily Instagram updates to red carpet appearances and reality show cameos, fans are used to seeing their faves everywhere. But in 2025, a few notable celebrities have taken an unexpected step back — some subtly, some completely. Whether it’s personal healing, family matters, or just a much-needed break, here are five Nigerian stars who’ve been unusually quiet this year.
1. Alexx Ekubo – Total Silence Since December
One of Nollywood’s most stylish actors and social media darlings, Alexx Ekubo has gone completely off the grid since December 30, 2024.
No birthday tributes, no movie promotions, no behind-the-scenes selfies and not even a cryptic quote or meme. His last post was a New Year’s message, and that was it. Media personality Stanley Ontop even mentioned publicly that no one’s heard from him.
Fans are hoping it’s just a break and not something deeper. For someone so active in both acting and lifestyle influencing, his silence is very loud.
2. Regina Daniels – Present, but on Mute
Regina Daniels hasn’t disappeared, but she’s definitely changed the tune. In previous years, her page overflowed with sweet videos of her kids, loved-up posts with her billionaire husband, Ned Nwoko, and luxury-filled glimpses into her life as a young wife and mother.
But mid 2025? That version of Regina has quietly vanished.
While she still shows up with glamorous pictures and promotional content, there’s no sign of her family anymore. No birthday posts for her sons, no vacation clips, and Ned has been entirely absent from her narrative. For fans who followed her partly for the “young billionaire’s wife” fairy tale, this new chapter is unusually quiet — and very telling.
3. Kizz Daniel – A Comeback, Then a Retreat
Kizz Daniel made a brief return to the spotlight with the release of his “Uncle K” EP on May 24, 2025, featuring collaborations with the likes of Runtown, Phyno, Victony and more. But shortly after the EP dropped, he began deleting most of the posts related to it, leaving only one standing.
Then came the big reveal, the Afrobeats star in June 2025, announced that he was stepping away from music to focus on his family.
“No more recording for me,” he wrote in a recent post. “Just enjoying life like it should be.”
Considering how consistent he’s been in past years, from hit singles to sold-out shows, this sudden pullback feels like a calculated pause. Fans are left guessing when (or if) Uncle K will step fully back into the spotlight again.
4. Annie Idibia – From Chaos to Calm
Annie Idibia had a stormy start to 2025. In January, she disappeared from social media right after news of her separation and divorce filing with 2Baba hit the internet. Her Instagram was gone, and she went totally silent.
By late March, she returned, but not as “Annie Idibia.” Her account outlook came back under her maiden name, Annie Uwana Macaulay, and all her previous posts had been wiped clean. Since then, her activity has been sporadic at best. Glammed-up photoshoots, few event appearances. No couple content.
This isn’t the Annie fans are used to. It’s a quiet, reflective, maybe even healing version of her, one that’s taking her time.
5. Genevieve Nnaji – Elegantly Absent, as Always
Genevieve’s silence isn’t exactly new, but in 2025, she’s perfected the art.
After starting the year with a classy New Year’s Day post, a rare appearance at a Lagos media event in January, and one April 21 photoshoot; the iconic actress vanished again. She then popped back up for her birthday on May 3, posting one or two curated images from a private celebration.
And then? Poof.
No movie promotions. No interviews. No random online banter. Genevieve continues to operate in her signature low-profile mode, reminding us that sometimes, mystery is the ultimate branding strategy.
Conclusion:
While some celebs chase visibility, these five have taken a different route, stepping away from the noise, either by choice or by circumstance. For fans, it’s a reminder that fame doesn’t always mean presence. And in a world where everyone is constantly “on,” maybe being quiet is the boldest move of all.
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