Mummy Wa Sets Bold New Professional Boundaries for 2026

In a powerful statement on self-worth and professional integrity, Nollywood actress and content creator Kemi Ikuseedun, famously known as “Mummy Wa,” has announced a significant shift in her career trajectory. During a candid interview with Punch on January 10, 2026, the performer declared that she is officially closing the door on any projects that fail to respect her time or align with her personal values. For the actress, 2026 is the year of “protecting her peace,” marking a departure from the high-velocity, often chaotic nature of the digital content industry.

The actress, who rose to national fame as the fictional wife of Mr. Macaroni’s “Daddy Wa,” expressed a growing frustration with the reductive nature of the entertainment business. She specifically took aim at the dismissive label of “just content,” a phrase she believes diminishes the artistry and effort behind her work. Ikuseedun made it clear that she is no longer willing to be a part of productions that drain her energy or compromise the principles she has spent years building, signaling a new era of intentionality in her professional choices.

“My peace is very important to me,” she stated, emphasizing that she is now prioritizing emotional balance over sheer visibility. This evolution is not just about saying “no” to bad deals but about elevating the standard of her creative output. She noted that while the beloved Mummy Wa character—a persona defined by her wrapper, spectacles, and maternal authority—still has plenty of stories to tell, the woman behind the wig is ready to take center stage.

Ikuseedun revealed that she is consciously allowing the Mummy Wa character to “age and observe life” in a more nuanced way, while simultaneously creating the necessary room for her own identity as a filmmaker and storyteller to flourish. This strategic move aims to bridge the gap between being a social media sensation and a respected dramatic actress. By stepping away from the “just content” grind, she hopes to showcase a broader creative range that includes deeper involvement in film production and traditional storytelling.

The declaration comes at a pivotal time for Nigerian creators, many of whom are grappling with the pressure to remain constantly relevant in an ever-changing digital landscape. For Ikuseedun, the lessons of 2025 were clear: consistency and reinvention outweigh fleeting trends. She argued that true relevance comes when an artist’s voice is trusted, a trust that can only be maintained by refusing to settle for subpar projects.

Beyond the laughter and the viral skits, Kemi Ikuseedun is repositioning herself as a serious stakeholder in the Nollywood ecosystem. She has already begun diversifying her portfolio with projects like the “Tales of Mummy Wa’s Garden” storybook line and her involvement in the first Nigerian-Korean film, My Sunshine. Her latest stance is a reminder to the industry that behind every “Mummy Wa” is a professional who demands—and deserves—respect for her craft.

As she moves forward into 2026, the actress is sending a clear message to producers, collaborators, and the public: her time is a premium asset, and her values are non-negotiable. It is a bold stand for a creator in the prime of her career, but for Ikuseedun, the cost of losing her peace is a price she is no longer willing to pay for fame.