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15 Celebrities That Bought Mercedes Benz Vehicles In 2019 (PHOTOS)
15 Celebrities That Bought Mercedes Benz Vehicles In 2019
What is special about Mercedes-Benz?
The brand has consistently exemplified and defined the idea of a luxury vehicle. Several automakers use the Mercedes Benz as their benchmark. It is the brand to beat.
Indeed, when you drive a Mercedes, you feel different. In terms of image, Mercedes-Benz delivers.
Overall, people purchase Mercedes-Benz to get comfort, luxury, image, and performance. They want a car that leads its class. Mercedes-Benz offers that.
It is for this reason that celebrities typically go for a Mercedes Benz brand of automobile.
In this article, Autojosh.com highlights some Nigerian celebrities who acquired a Mercedes Benz automobile in the outgoing year.
Ahmed Musa
In February 2019, Super Eagles star Ahmed Musa bought a brand new 2019 model Mercedes Benz V Class.
The 26-year-old forward who moved to Saudi Professional League side Al Nassr from Premier League giants Leicester City purchased the vehicle at a cost of about N30 million or $87200.
The announcement of the car was made by Musa’s friend, Mompha, in an Instagram post.
The caption of the post read, “Mercedes V Class 2019 Zero KM Congrats Star boy @ahmedmusa718 Naija Messi. Purchased From @fakhourymotors Its all about the Benzo.”
Musa then responded to the message by Mompha, he said, “thank you very much @Mompha.”
Zlatan Ibile
Omoniyi Temidayo is known by his stage name “Zlatan Ibile”. He is a Nigerian music artist, songwriter, and rapper.
On March 2019, the fast-rising music artiste acquired a house and 2 cars – a Hyundai Elantra and a Mercedes Benz SUV.
In May of the same year, the 24-year-old rapper from Osun state got himself another Mercedes Benz, this time – a CLA Class. The Zanku crooner announced the new Mercedes Benz on Instagram.
He captioned the post thus:
@ivd001 nice doing business with you bro !! @ivdautoltd
Nuhu Abdullahi
In March 2019, popular Hausa Movie Actor, Nuhu Abdulahi, acquired a Mercedes Benz C300.
The actor who is a graduate of the Aminu Kano College of Legal Studies is regarded as one of the fast-rising stars in the Hausa movie industry (Kannywood).
He took to his Instagram account to make the announcement of the new whip.
He captioned the post, “New bae #alhamdulillah”.
Bobrisky
Okuneye Idris, famously known as Bobrisky, made the headline when he gifted himself a new Mercedes Benz CLA250.
He took delivery of the car in March 2019.
The cross-dresser made a post on Instagram to announce the arrival of the new whip.
Regina Daniels
Unarguably, Regina Daniels was one of the most talked-about celebrities in 2019.
She made news for diverse reasons, some of which include the acquisition of expensive automobiles.
For instance, the 19-year-old set the Internet agog in March 2019, when she bought a Mercedes Benz C-Class C300.
Later in April, she announced her ownership of a G-Wagon Brabus. She shared the pictures of the vehicle on her Instagram page with the caption: “My new baby ❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️
In May 2019, she acquired a Mercedes Benz GL450 SUV. The car bored a customized number plate 4EVA16.
She acquired all the Mercedes Benz cars within a space of four months.
Peruzzi
On July 2019, singer and song-writer, Peruzzi, joined the league of Mercedes Benz owners in Nigeria when he acquired a Benz GLS SUV.
Peruzzi is under the Davido Music Worldwide record label. He is also signed to Golden Boy Entertainment.
He announced the acquisition of the vehicle when he shared photos of himself sitting on his all-white coloured Mercedes Benz GLS SUV.
Yomi Casual
Omoniyi Makun popularly known by the brand name Yomi Casual is a popular fashion entrepreneur.
In May 2019, Yomi Casual got his wife a new Mercedes Benz GL350. The younger brother to ace comedian AY purchased and gifted his wife the SUV to mark her birthday.
The excited wife took to her Instagram account to announce the gift to her followers.
Mayorkun
Adewale Mayowa Emmanuel, professionally known as Mayorkun, is a Nigerian singer, songwriter and pianist.
He was discovered on Twitter by Davido when he posted a cover of one of Davido’s “The Money” featuring Olamide. He was later signed to Davido’s DMW in 2016 and released his first single called “Eleko.
In March 2019, Mayorkun acquired a N35 million Mercedes Benz CLA250 AMG. He made this known to the public using his verified Instagram account. He captioned the post thus:
About to be 25, sitting on 35 million! I might as well spoil myself a lil! Too grateful! Shouts to @606autos for doing good business! 🙏🏾😝 #TMOL
Tiwa Savage
On April 2019, star musician, Tiwatope Savage, professionally known as Tiwa Savage, took delivery of a customised luxury Mercedes-Benz V-Class.
The announcement of the arrival of the ₦60 million 2019 Mercedes Benz V250d was made on Instagram by media personality Azuka Ogujiuba. It was also revealed that the singer paid ₦15m to clear the luxury ride when it arrived in Nigeria.
Nkechi Blessing
July 2019, actress Nkechi Blessing announced that she had bought a new Mercedes Benz.
She posted the photo of the car on her Instagram account.
‘’One year later God said it was time🏻Thank You lord again🏻…And to all the Reputable Brands that found me Worthy of repping Their Brand,God bless you🏻… @datboy_autos It was Nice Doing Business With you Boss🏻…And to all my Wonderful Colleagues Sincerely from my heart I appreciate the love️..#unstoppable #ogoagbaye’’
However, she was later accused by someone that she was not the owner of the car she published online.
Nkechi Blessed later posted the photo of the actual one she that she bought.
Victor AD
26-years-old Victor Adere, popularly known by his stage name Victor AD, is a Nigerian Recording Artist. He is the act behind the popular song “Wetin we gain”.
On August, 2019, the Federal Polytechnic, Auchi graduate joined the league of Mercedes Benz owners in Nigeria when he acquired a Mercedes CLA45 AMG.
The Mercedes Benz CLA-Class went into production in 2013.
Mc Galaxy
In October 2019, popular singer, Innocent Udeme Udofot, famously known as MC Galaxy, acquired for himself a Mercedes-Benz AMG GLE 63 s Coupe.
Laura Ikeji, who is a close friend to the musician who rose to fame after winning the Davido dance competition in 2012, on Instagram announced the arrival of the SUV.
The vehicle has an estimated starting price tag of N45 million. This Mercedes-Benz AMG GLE 63 s Coupe gets the registration number “MCG-04“.
Earlier in June, MC Galaxy had bought his producer, T-Spice, a new Benz.
Presenting the car, MC Galaxy revealed how T-spice did not receive the full payment when he produced his hit track “sekem” five years ago. This act of kindness then compelled him to return the favor by buying a new car for him.
Toyin Abraham
On October 2019, actress and filmmaker, Toyin Abraham, joined the gang of Mercedes Benz owners when she acquired a Mercedes Benz CLA 250.
Her husband, Kola, shared the news of the new car acquisition on Instagram. In a video shared on his page, a visibly excited Toyin is seen test driving the new sleek car.
Nwanneka Nkumah
Prominent entrepreneur, Nwanneka Nkumah, popularly known as Mizwanneka, announced her acquisition of the 2020 model of the Mercedes-Benz G63 AMG on October 18, 2019.
She made the announcement on Instagram. She captioned the post thus:
“:Touch down lasgidi 💃💃💃💃💃💃 what a way to end a year of hard work 🙌 thank you Jesus for your grace . Missed it for my birthday, but finally , y’all welcome my 2020 G63 🙌🙌 when you drive the future 😁🙌🙌 welcome home baby 🙏”
Mizwanneka, is the CEO of Hair By Wanneka.
Etinosa Idemudia
In November 2019, controversial actress Etinosa Idemudia took to Instagram to announce a heartwarming gift she got after replying to a DM.
According to the Covenant University-trained Computer Engineer, she got a Mercedes Benz GL500 SUV from an unknown person that slid into her DM. According to her, it is the biggest surprise gift she has gotten in her life.
