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“I Wanted To Be Rich And Famous, And I Got The Fame Now” – Bbnaija Queen Mercy Reminisces On Her Hustling Days As She Joins Trending 2016 Challenge

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Last updated: January 19, 2026 9:23 am
jolaoso babajide
Published: January 19, 2026
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Big Brother Naija former housemate Queen Mercy Atang has hopped on the trending 2016 challenge.

For days now, people have been posting 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.

BBNaija Queen joins 2016 throwback challenge

Taking to her Instagram page, Queen 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.

BBNaija Queen joins 2016 throwback challenge

The reality star revealed that her proudest highlights were when Global Com called her to be one of their judges at their event in Awka.

Not done, she appreciated her mother, aunt, siblings, and friends who have supported her through all these years. The

“I hear we’re posting throwbacks from 2016, and I have so much to post, but the slides can’t carry it all. It’s been years of hustling for me back to back, no rest.

I wanted this life. I wanted to be rich and famous. I got the fame, and now I’m learning how to maintain it and how to build generational wealth. So help me, God.

Thank you to my mom, my aunt, my siblings, and the few genuine friends who have supported me through all these years. God bless you all for me.

One of my proudest highlights was when @globacomlimited called me to be one of their judges at their event in Awka. I was so proud”.

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