Omo, na good news dey land! WhatsApp just drop new features wey go make New Year celebration jolly this 2026… Na stickers, video effects, and more we dey yan about!

If you still dey use that same old ‘Happy New Year’ sticker wey no get style, abeg wake up! WhatsApp don give us chance to create our own sticker packs wey go fit capture our essence. Fit use your name, photos, or even jokes wey only you and your guys sabi!

All you need to do na to open sticker section for any chat, tap that new pencil icon, choose photos wey you wan turn to stickers, and just like that, magic don happen! E get as e be, you fit even group am under your own unique name.

Na wetin dey make am sweet be say, this sticker pack fit share am at once with your squad. You no go need to dey select one after another like small pikin wey no dey chop his eba finish!

WhatsApp also don drop small animated “Happy New Year” sticker pack wey get 14 stickers! E dey light sha, just 488KB! If you no see am for your app, just update am on Google Play Store or Apple App Store, sharp sharp!

Once you don update, just open your chat, tap the sticker icon, select Happy New Year pack, and pick one sticker wey go send your wishes fly! Na so e easy! No wahala for dem!

But this no be only one side, WhatsApp don also bring AI-generated Happy New Year images! Just tap the paperclip icon for chat, select AI Image, and type something like “Happy New Year” and boom! You don get festive visuals to share direct!

As we dey shout Happy New Year, make you no forget say WhatsApp don add new video call effects like fireworks, confetti, and stars. Just picture am: You dey video call with bros and you go see “BAM!” fireworks dey burst for background. Na the kind vibes wey people dey enjoy.

Also, if you wan spice up your chat, just press and hold any message to react with animated confetti. Na the easiest way to celebrate small wins, Naija level now be that!

Make you shine your eyes, as these features don turn ordinary chats to extraordinary sagas. Whether you dey enjoy celebration for home or from far away, WhatsApp don make am possible for you to connect and celebrate in style!

Plan well because New Year dey come. Early messages and calls go help you connect better. Focus on personal greetings, but shine your eye on who you dey share your location with—safety first, my people!