Abeokuta, Nigeria
1. Fela Kuti (1938)
Saxophonist
Afrobeat pioneer, political activist, composer, and musician. His life was commemorated in an off-Broadway musical called Fela!, which was nominated for more than ten Tony Awards.
2. Reuben Abati (1965)
Journalist
Nigerian journalist, television anchor, and politician who is best recognized for having served as Special Adviser on Media and Publicity from 2011 until 2015. He is also known for having served...