Arsenal’s emphatic 2-1 win over Real Madrid at the Santiago Bernabéu on Wednesday night sent shockwaves across the football world and Nigerian celebrity Arsenal fans were among the loudest voices rejoicing.
With a 5-1 aggregate scoreline sealing their place in the next round of the UEFA Champions League, the Gunners not only delivered a football masterclass but also ignited pure jubilation among their Nigerian fanbase, especially in the entertainment industry.
Ace comedian AY Makun led the online celebration. In a viral video shared on his official Instagram page, AY could be seen screaming in joy alongside other celebrity friends as the final whistle confirmed Arsenal’s dominance.
The clip even featured a FaceTime call with Nollywood icon and fellow Gooner, Richard Mofe-Damijo (RMD), as the two legends celebrated the win like kids on Christmas morning.
While some friends in the video like Funnybone and Yomi Casual watched on with bemusement, diehard fans like Vintage Interior couldn’t contain their excitement.
Nigerian rapper Falz The Bahd Guy also joined the party, uploading a video to his Instagram story showing his ecstatic reactions from Bukayo Saka’s opener to Martinelli’s clincher.
His passionate screams and commentary made fans feel like they were right there with him in the stands.
Nollywood veteran Chinedu Ikedieze (popularly known as Aki) went full Gunner mode, reciting the Arsenal anthem in a heartwarming Instagram video that tugged at the emotions of every Arsenal supporter.
Meanwhile, RMD delivered a classic jab at Madrid by posting a meme of the Bernabéu filled with literal ‘Rice’, a hilarious nod to Arsenal star Declan Rice and soundtracked the image with Odumodublvck’s anthem, Declan Rice.
Singer and politician Banky W also joined the celebration, sharing a short clip from the match with the caption: “90 minutes is a long time at the Bernabéu for Real Madrid.”
From music to Nollywood to comedy, Nigerian celebrity Gooners proved that Arsenal’s victory wasn’t just a football result; it was a cultural moment.
