April Fool’s Day is always a rollercoaster of laughs, shock, and occasional eye-rolls, especially when Nigerian celebrities join the fun. This year, stars like Bobrisky, Funke Akindele, DJ Cuppy, and others pulled pranks that had fans buzzing (and sometimes fuming). Here’s a roundup of the most epic stunts:  

1. Bobrisky’s Fake Immigration Arrest

The controversial crossdresser sent panic across social media with a post claiming he’d been arrested by Nigerian immigration officials.  

– The Prank: The crossdresser posted, “Guys, I have just been arrested by immigration in Nigeria. I don’t know what I did do o” 

Bobrisky’s Prank

Fans were divided, some rushed to express concern, while others called it a clout-chasing stunt.

Bobrisky later revealed it was an April Fool’s joke, but not everyone laughed, given his history with law enforcement, and most people already didn’t believe since the cross dresser had sworn he wouldn’t be back to Nigeria anytime soon. 

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2. Funke Akindele’s Fake Wedding Announcement

The award-winning actress broke the internet (briefly) with a marriage tease.  

– The Prank: She shared a cryptic post: “I’m getting married”, followed by the caption “April WHat?………Happy new month, guys”.  

Funke Akindele’s prank

Fans and celebs flooded her comments with congratulatory messages before realizing they’d been pranked. Some admitted they’d already started planning their “aso ebi” outfits, while others were quick to notice the caption (smart guys) 

3. DJ Cuppy’s AI-Generated Husband

The billionaire heiress took satire to tech levels by introducing her digital soulmate.  

– The Prank: She announced on X (Twitter): “I’ve decided to create my own Christian husband via AI. His name is ElijahGPT… He tithes digitally”.  

Dj Cuppy’s joke

The post went viral, with fans jokingly asking for ElijahGPT’s brother or a tutorial. Cuppy later confirmed it was a joke, with the April fool’s day hashtag but the idea of AI husbands had people talking.  

4. Wunmi Toriola’s Fake Ministry Calling

The Yoruba movie star had fans doing a double take with a spiritual prank. 

– The Prank: She posted, “Good morning, lovers. I have finally heeded the voice of the Lord. I have picked up His call…”, and even signing off as “Evangelist WT”.  

Wunmi Toriola’s prank

While some praised her new journey, others caught on quickly, especially with her playful tone and her April Fool’s Hashtag. 

5. Regina Chukwu’s Snake Bite Scare

The actress sparked a mini-crisis with a fake emergency.  

– The Prank: She wrote, “Pls help, snake just bite a small boy here…”, leaving fans confused before the April Fool’s reveal.  

Regina Chukwu’s prank

Fans love seeing celebs act normal with playful jokes, like Funke’s wedding tease or Cuppy’s AI humor. Bobrisky’s arrest prank rubbed some the wrong way, proving that timing and sensitivity matter. From digital husbands to divine callings, these pranks showed how social media amplifies April Fool’s chaos.  

While some pranks were pure fun (looking at you, ElijahGPT), others walked a fine line between humor and headache. One thing’s clear: Nigerian celebs know how to keep social media on its toes!  

Which prank got you the most? Let us know in the comments!  

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