Nigerian celebrities that proudly display their tattoos
Some Nigerian celebrities that proudly display their tattoos and are not afraid to show them off. Tattoos have become a popular way for individuals all around the world to express themselves.
In recent years, numerous Nigerian celebrities have embraced body art and boldly showed their tattoos.
These celebrities, ranging from artists to actors, have opted to have tattoos that have personal meaning and represent their distinct personalities.
Let’s take a look at Nigerian celebrities that proudly display their tattoos.
| 1 | Davido |
| 2 | Wizkid |
| 3 | Tiwasavage |
| 4 | Olamide |
| 5 | Burna boy |
| 6 | Iyabo Ojo |
| 7 | Portable |
| 8 | Tonto Dikeh |
| 9 | Timini Egbuson |
| 10 | Tekno |
1. Davido
The boss of Davido Music World (DMW), David Adeleke is popularly known as Davido, one of Nigeria’s top music singers, is known for his love of tattoos. He has multiple tattoos on his body, including one of his late mother’s face on his left arm. Davido’s tattoos are a method for him to honour his loved ones while also expressing his uniqueness.
In an interview, he stated that when he first got his first tattoo, he kept it hidden from his father for a long time, and when his father later saw it, he almost had high blood pressure, but it later became a normal thing for him, and his father has embraced him and his tattoos.
The 30BG crooner has tattoos all over his body, and it’s worth noting that he has the faces of his three children tattooed.
The musician also has the moniker of his departed friend and ex-label mate, 44, spelled out on the inside of his left arm.
2. Tiwa savage
Tiwa Savage, a brilliant singer and songwriter, has a few tattoos on her body. She has a little “Love” tattoo on her wrist and another on her lower abdomen. Tiwa’s tattoos give her gorgeous persona a little of edge. Her arm and legs are also covered with lovely tattoos.
3. Wizkid
Another Nigerian music sensation, Wizkid, has numerous tattoos on his body. The word “Blessed” is one of his most visible tattoos, which is on his right arm. Wizkid’s tattoos reflect his path to achievement and serve as reminders of his blessings.
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4. Olamide
Olamide is another Nigerian celebrity tattoo freak. Olamide, a musician, pays tribute to his Yoruba roots with a tattoo of Oduduwa, the first Ooni of Ife-Ife, the ancestor of many Yoruba kings. His second tattoo, a guitar picture, highlights his love for the music industry, highlighting the personal choice of one’s hobby and profession. ‘Batifeori’ is another tattoo boldly written on the indigenous rapper’s arm and he has another massive drawing on his chest.
5. Burna boy
Burna Boy, a renowned afrobeat singer, is known for his fashion sense and tattoos. His whole arm is covered in black ink, a symbol of Psalm 38, inspired by his own life. Burna Boy’s tattoos hold deep meanings, reflecting his personal struggles and relatability, making him a symbol of style and personal growth. It’s hard to keep count of Burna Boy’s tattoos as the Grammy-winning musician has more than a dozen on his body.
His mother’s name, Bose, is plainly inscribed across his shoulder region, and one of his most visible tattoos is the word ‘African Giant’ engraved on his abdomen.
In fact, he has tattoos all over his upper torso, making him the most tattooed male celebrity in Nigeria.
According to an interview, he has a photo of Fela Kuti, the Father of Afrobeat, because he is the best musician he personally admires.
6. Iyabo Ojo
Alice Iyabo Ojo born on December 21, 1977 is a well-known Nigerian film actress.. The mother of two like tattoos but prefers to keep them simple and plain.
Iyano Ojo, who prefers wearing chest-baring dresses, has no difficulty showing off the tattoo that sits nicely on her bosom.
Another drawing can be found on the actress’s left arm.
The charming December baby showed her love for tattoos by getting two, one on her chest and one on her arm.
7. Portable
Habeeb Okikiola popular known as portable is a Nigerian artist. While many celebrities are opposed to face tattoos, Portable is not one among them.
At first glance, words like SOS, Ika of Africa, and Azaman are boldly etched out on Portable’s face.
His most recent tattoo drawings include a casket-like drawing, and there is little doubt that he is far from finished.
8. Timini Egbuson
Timini is a Nigerian handsome actor, producer,model, presenter , digital creator. Timini Egbuson like tattoos and has them on his body, arms, and chest. Although the Timini Egbuson Chest Tattoo reads ‘Bridgette’s Praying,’ the significance of Timini Egbuson tattoos is unknown.
9. Tonto Dikeh
The Rivers state born controversial Nollywood Actress, graduate of petrochemical Engineering, and ex-wife of Churchill Oladunni is the Nigerian female celebrity with the most tattoos on her body; it is rumoured that she draws a new tattoo every year to celebrate her birthday and that she has approximately 57 tattoos on her body.
She drew a Rosary on her thighs to demonstrate her Catholic faith in the Rosary.
She also has a tattoo of her pet dog on the side of her arms.
Her neck and tummy are covered in stars.
She even had “guide my steps, oh Lord” tattooed down to her foot.
She also has numerous tattoos all over her body, including her private parts such as her boobs, and for the record, I believe she is the most tattooed Nigerian celebrity.
10. Tekno
This Nigerian singer, Tekno has several tattoos on his arms and side chest.
He also had musical instruments, such as a guitar, tattooed on his arms to represent his musical profession.
He got REBECCA tattooed on his back palm, the internet went crazy, asking who this REBECCA may be.
