Nancy Isime celebrates her dogs’ birthdays with lavish meals, sparking social debate on Nigerian women treating pets as children

Nollywood actress and media personality Nancy Isime has sparked widespread discussion after sharing a video celebrating the birthdays of her four dogs.

The video, posted on Wednesday, 19 February 2026, showed Nancy preparing a lavish meal for the pets, referring to them playfully as her “Nepo Babies.”

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The 34-year-old star was filmed cooking rice and serving a special birthday meal, highlighting her dedication to her pets.

The celebration drew attention from social media, with commentator GehGeh highlighting a trend among some Nigerian women treating dogs as surrogate children, referencing DJ Cuppy’s similar celebrations.

Reactions from netizens were mixed, with some praising Nancy’s care for her pets while others questioned the implications of prioritising pets over traditional family structures.

Commenters linked the trend to growing financial independence among women and changing perspectives on marriage and parenthood.

Nancy Isime has previously indicated that she is ready for marriage but noted that no suitable partner has yet “manifested.”

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The celebration of her dogs adds a personal dimension to her public persona, demonstrating her affection for her pets while igniting debate on contemporary social norms in Nigeria.