Nigerian Celebrities Cheer As Tunde Ednut Gets U.S. Citizenship, Presidential Recognition

Tunde Ednut has proudly announced his U.S. citizenship and a prestigious Lifetime Achievement Award from the president, celebrating both milestones with his fans on Instagram.

Tunde Ednut, a well-known Nigerian socialite and celebrity blogger, has officially become an American citizen.

The exciting news was shared by Ednut on May 12, 2025, through his Instagram page, where he boasts over four million followers. To mark the momentous occasion, Ednut posted photos of himself dressed in the United States’ official colors, red and blue, standing proudly in front of the American flag while holding his new American passport.

But the good news didn’t end there. In his post, Tunde revealed that he not only gained U.S. citizenship but was also awarded a special recognition from the U.S. President. He shared that he had received the prestigious Lifetime Achievement Award from former President Joe Biden, an honor that left him feeling deeply blessed and grateful. “Congratulations to me!!! Not just a Citizen Oo! I also got recognition from the President of America 🇺🇸. I am highly honored and blessed,” Ednut wrote in his caption, celebrating both his citizenship and the award.

The announcement quickly garnered attention on social media, and fans, including several Nigerian celebrities, were quick to congratulate him. Renowned singers Davido and Tiwa Savage were among the first to express their congratulations, with Tiwa jokingly noting Ednut’s new, “handsome” appearance in the photos. “Huge congratulations 🙏🏾🙏🏾🙌🏽 but na wa o, this one that you are now handsome like this in these pictures… na AI 😒,” she commented. Similarly, other celebrities like Cubana Chief Priest, Destiny Etiko, and Nkechi Blessing Sunday took to social media to share their best wishes, calling him a “king” and congratulating him on his accomplishments.

Davido, in his comment, humorously pledged allegiance to the American flag, saying, “I pledge allegiance to the flag of the United States of America and to the Republic for which it stands, one Nation under God, indivisible, with liberty and justice for all.” Other reactions from fans included messages like “Big congratulations 💙 God Bless Africa, Sorry America,” and “This is very big 👏.” Some users expressed their excitement, noting that Ednut’s citizenship would now allow him to visit Nigeria more freely, with one fan joking, “Now he can come to Nigeria 😂😂😂.”

However, not everyone was enthusiastic about the news. A few critics questioned the significance of gaining citizenship in another country. One commenter, “Ifythereano,” voiced confusion, stating, “Why do people celebrate becoming another country citizen? I really do not understand.” Another user, Hameedahadayi, humorously speculated that the new citizenship might allow Ednut to visit Nigeria for his birthday, adding, “At least he can visit Nigeria for his birthday now🤣😂!!! but wait apart from blogging what job does he do??? Does he have any job apart from collecting money from yahoo boys.”

While some people raised questions or even poked fun at the situation, the overall response was overwhelmingly positive. Fans and well-wishers flooded his page with congratulatory messages, celebrating his achievements. Ednut’s citizenship and his recognition from the U.S. President are undoubtedly significant milestones in his career, and they have sparked widespread admiration from his supporters.

This latest accomplishment adds to Ednut’s growing list of accolades. Back in January 2025, he was awarded a Certificate of Recognition by Prince George’s County in Maryland, acknowledging his contributions to advocacy and justice. This recent recognition comes as no surprise given Ednut’s efforts in raising awareness about issues affecting the African diaspora and his ongoing work to give a voice to the voiceless.

As Tunde Ednut continues to make waves both in the U.S. and globally, his fans eagerly look forward to his future achievements, while some skeptics continue to question his journey. Nonetheless, the news of his American citizenship and presidential recognition has certainly made an impact, and many are excited to see what comes next for the popular Nigerian celebrity.

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