“Heard 2016 is the new 2026” – Stella Damasus celebrates growth as she shares photos from her 2016 era

Nollywood actress Stella Damasus has been hopping on the 2016 trend lately.

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For days, people on social media had posted photos from 2016 that best capture what their lives were like a decade ago. The “2026 is the new 2016” trend features nostalgic items that have taken over people’s social media feeds, with throwback photos taking centre stage. From celebrities to friends, social media users have been describing 2026 as the new 2016 with their posts.

Hopping on the trend, Stella shared photos of herself from her 2016 era, saying she is looking back and thanking God for her growth. Damasus said it won’t always be easy or comfy, but in the long run, it will be worth it.

“Heard 2026 is the new 2016.
I thought I had arrived, but today I look back and thank God for growth. It won’t always be easy or comfy, but in the long run, it will be worth it.
P.s These brows were giving the NIKE logo.
BUT let’s talk about how the music released in 2016 was pure”.

Stella isn’t the only one who has hopped on this trend.

BBNaija, Queen Mercy shared photos from her beauty queen regime, noting how she has been hustling back-to-back with no rest. The mother of one said she always wanted this life – riches and fame, and now she is famous. Queen said now she is learning how to maintain it and build generational wealth.

Laura Ikeji noted how 2016 was her year as she was on fire and everything aligned with her. She noted that that year she got several endorsements, money, a house, got engaged, made lots of friends, started her business, had a closet full of clothes, and became famous via Instagram.

Mercy Aigbe had noted that the year was when the looks were intentional, and the covers spoke for themselves. The mother of two noted how, a decade later, she is still standing and evolving.

Toke Makinwa said she wouldn’t have believed the ride ahead and how good things would become. She expressed how glad she was to have inspired so many women to step out of the box, build their own box, and write their own story.

Last year, famous blogger Stella Dimokokorkus unveiled the billionaire status of Stella Damasus and her children. She claimed Damasus became a billionaire through her late husband, Jaiye Aboderin, as he had left a trust fund for his daughters.

The movie star spoke about how she took a stand for herself and decided which categories of people in her class she would include. She made it clear that knowing her true self helps her decide whom to accept or tolerate, and whom to include in her circle or to see afar.

In an Instagram post, Damasus, while narrating a bittersweet experience, urged her followers to always be appreciative of their blessings, no matter how little.