When Nengi Hampson rose to national attention on Big Brother Naija, many people first noticed her for her screen presence and confident personality. Over the years, fans have also seen another side of her life. Motherhood. This week, that part of her life took the spotlight as she celebrated the first birthday of her daughter, Alani Hampson, with a heartfelt message and a set of photos that quickly drew warm reactions online.

Turning one is a big milestone for any child. For parents, it often brings a mix of joy, gratitude, and reflection on how quickly time has passed. This sentiment appeared throughout in Nengi’s birthday message to her daughter. She wrote about how the past year has changed her life and how becoming Alani’s mother has given her a deeper sense of purpose.

In her post, Nengi spoke directly to her daughter. She described Alani as a source of happiness in her life and someone who has filled her days with laughter and new experiences.

An excerpt from her message reads ”My sweet daughter, Alani. Where do I even begin? You didn’t just change my world, you became my world. My love for you goes beyond words, beyond time, a lifetime. Nothing makes me happier than seeing the way you smile at me. The way your eyes light up when I walk into the room. You’re the light of my life. Your laughter saved me on my hard days and your presence reminds me of all that truly matters. I promise to always do my best for you. Protect you with everything in me and make you the happiest and most loved child in this world…” read the full message here.

The photos shared alongside the message extended the celebration. They showed them spending time together in simple, joyful settings. In some images, Nengi held Alani close while smiling down at her. In others, the little girl appeared playful and curious. The pictures felt natural and warm, which resonated with everyone.

Fans, celebrities, and fellow parents congratulated Nengi and shared congratulatory messages and well wishes.

In a recent conversation with Interview Magazine, Zendaya outlined what she considers relationship red flags. The discussion took place during press for The Drama. She focused on specific behaviours that indicate character. The interview comes amid her ongoing romance with Holland, a relationship they have largely kept private.

How someone treats others, especially when nothing is to be gained, matters deeply to her. She said she admires people who are kind to everyone, not just actors, directors or producers. On a film set, behaviour becomes obvious. Crew members notice who shows respect and who is polite only when it benefits them.

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She also pointed to animals as another indicator of character. Zendaya described animals as good judges of people and suggested that someone’s behaviour around her dog would tell her a lot. Animals respond to tone and patience. She sees empathy toward animals as a sign of empathy.

Zendaya did not describe red flags as immediate dealbreakers. She acknowledged that people are shaped by culture, upbringing and experience, and that growth is possible. A single awkward moment is not necessarily decisive. What concerns her more is consistent meanness or a pattern of dismissive behaviour. Context matters, but repetition does too.

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She reiterated that what she chooses to share publicly is intentional. Being in the public eye has reinforced the need for boundaries. Her relationship with Holland follows that approach, with occasional public appearances but little commentary beyond that.

Her standard is straightforward: observe how someone treats people who cannot advance them and notice how they behave in everyday interactions. For Zendaya, behaviour carries more weight than image.

Mercy Eke has never been one to stay boxed into a single narrative. From reality TV fame to business, real estate, entertainment, she has built a public profile through reinvention and strategic choices. Now, she has added another milestone to her journey; earning an MBA at University of Sunderland in London.

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Mercy’s rise began in 2019 when she made history as the first woman to win Big Brother Naija. That victory was more than just prize money and endorsements. It showed a woman whose confidence and competitive drive, traits that defined her on national television.

In 2025, she revealed she had started a Master of Business Administration (MBA) program in the UK shared her excitement about returning to school. She described the journey as “Chasing my dreams, back to reality. Learning and leveling up.” Today she achieved that milestone by earning her degree!

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Owing multiple businesses, an MBA reinforces her strategic approach, provides formal structure to skills she already demonstrates; negotiation, branding, investment, positioning and market expansion. This will further strengthen her credibility and professional profile.

In many ways, the MBA is Mercy Eke returning to her core: the ambitious business-minded and resilient woman who existed before the fame. Her journey highlights that visibility opens opportunities, but expertise sustains them.

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For a woman whose public life began with cameras and competition, this academic milestone proves her story was never just about winning a show. It shows her strategic and bold approach to building her career on her own terms.