1. Ugo Mozie (1970)

Fashion Designer

Nigerian fashion designer and creative executive who has gained fame as a fashion stylist for major celebrities. He is known for incorporating his African heritage into his aesthetic choices.

2. Chimamanda Ngozi Adichie (1977)

Novelist

Nigerian author who achieved great success with her first novel Purple Hibiscus which was honored with the Commonwealth Writers' Prize for Best First Book. Her second novel Half of a...

3. Pete Edochie (1947)

Nigerian Actor

Nigerian actor who is well respected and critically acclaimed for his role in the 1980s NTA adaptation of Chinua Achebe's best selling novel Things Fall Apart where he played the...

4. Stella Uzo (1985)

Blogger

Fashion obsessed internet star whose long-running blog Jadore-Fashion has earned her tens of thousands of fans around the world. She is known to cover everything from style to travel to...

5. Christian Okoye (1961)

Player Of American Football

Earned the nickname "The Nigerian Nightmare" thanks to his punishing running style. He was a 2-time Pro Bowl selection with the Kansas City Chiefs, leading the NFL in rushing yards...

6. Selebobo (1991)

World Music Singer

Nigerian singer who has become famous for his many afropop and R&B hits, including "Yoyo," "Lose Control" and "No Letting Go." He is also known for his many appearances on...

7. Flavour N'abania (1983)

DJ

Nigerian recording artist and performer known across the world for his hit club song "Nwa Baby (Ashawo Remix)". He won Best Video of the Year at the 2013 Nigeria Music...

8. Ike Edeani (1970)

Photographer

Photographer who received the The Magenta Foundation's Flash Forward 2017 Award. She has 500,000 followers on her edeani Instagram account.

9. Ugo Ihemelu (1983)

American Soccer Player

Nigerian-born American defender who won the MLS Cup with the Los Angeles Galaxy in 2005.

10. Victor Igbonefo (1970)

Soccer Player

Soccer star who made a name for himself as one of the best defenders in the Indonesian Super League. He is best known for his years with the clubs Persipura Jayapura and Arema...

11. Chika Unigwe (1974)

Nigerian Writer

Chika Nina Unigwe is a Nigerian-born author and she writes in English and Dutch.

12. Sule Ladipo (1974)

Nigerian Tennis Player

Suleiman Ladipo is a male former tennis player from Nigeria who turned professional in 1993. His name Ladipo means wealth and prosperity in the Yoruba language The right-hander represented his...

13. Felix Ogbuke (1985)

Nigerian Footballer

Onyedika Félix Ogbuke is a Nigerian football player.

14. Kenechuhwu Uchenwa (1991)

Nigerian Footballer

Kenechuhwu Uchenwa simply known as Uche is a Nigerian footballer who plays for RCD Mallorca B as a midfielder.

15. Ugonna Anyora (1991)

Footballer

Ugonna Anyora is a Nigerian footballer who plays for as a midfielder for Haugesund. Anyora made his debut in Tippeligaen in the 2–0 victory against Vålerenga on 8 August 2010.

16. Festus Agu (1975)

Nigerian Footballer

stus Agu is a Nigerian retired footballer who played as a striker.

17. Tony Mmoh (1958)

Nigerian Tennis Player

Tony Mmoh is a former tennis player from Nigeria who represented his native country at the 1988 Summer Olympics in Seoul where he was defeated in the second round by...

18. Ifeanyi Onyilo (1990)

Nigerian Footballer

Ifeany Victor Onyilo is a Nigerian football player who plays as a forward for the Serbian Jelen Super Liga club Red Star Belgrade. Born in Enugu he begin his career...

19. Emmanuel Nnamdi Uba (1958)

Member Of The Senate Of Nigeria

Emmanuel Nnamdi Uba or Andy Uba is a Nigerian politician who was elected Senator for the Anambra South constituency of Anambra State Nigeria in April 2011. He was running on...

20. Jude Aneke (1990)

Footballer

Jude Aneke is a Nigerian forward playing for Al Masry in Egypt.

21. Anthony Nwagbara (1987)

Footballer

Anthony Nwagbara is a Nigerian football striker who plays for Argentino de Merlo in the Argentine Metropolitan C Division.

22. Kelvyn Igwe (1987)

Nigerian Footballer

Kelvyn Ajuluchukwu Igwe – Nigerian footballer who plays as defender in Drukarz Warszawa.

23. Solomon Okoronkwo (1987)

Nigerian Footballer

Solomon Ndubisi Okoronkwo is a Nigerian footballer who currently plays for Erzgebirge Aue and the Nigerian national team.

24. John Utaka (1982)

Footballer

John Chukwudi Utaka is a Nigerian footballer who currently plays as a striker for Turkish side Sivasspor of the Süper Lig. He is the older brother of Peter Utaka who...

25. Nduka Ozokwo (1988)

Footballer

Nduka Morrisson Ozokwo is a Nigerian footballer who plays for Mersin İdmanyurdu a Turkish top division team.

26. John Chibuike (1988)

Nigerian Footballer

John Chibuike is a Nigerian footballer who plays midfielder he currently plays for Rosenborg in Tippeligaen. He can also play as a topwinger/striker in a 4-3-3 formation. Starting his career...

27. Ken Nnamani (1948)

Nigerian Politician

Kenneth Ugwu Nnamani is a former Nigerian senator who represented the People's Democratic Party in Enugu State. He became a senator in 2003 and was president of the Senate of...

28. Stanley Okoro (1992)

Footballer

Stanley Okoro is a Nigerian footballer who plays as a winger for Cherno More in the Bulgarian A Professional Football Group on loan from Almería B.

29. Chikeluba Ofoedu (1992)

Nigerian Footballer

Chikeluba Francis Chico Ofoedu is a Nigerian football forward who plays for TFF First League club Karşıyaka.

30. Charles Okonkwo (1965)

Footballer

Charles Okonkwo is a former Nigerian international football player.

31. Donald Igwebuike (1960)

Nigerian Gridiron Football Playe

Donald Amechi Igwebuike is a Nigerian-born former American football kicker who played professionally for the National Football League's Tampa Bay Buccaneers from 1985 to 1989. He is the fourth place...

32. Ayo Bakare (1960)

Nigerian Professional Basketball

Ayodele Ayo Bakare is a Nigerian professional basketball coach.

33. Isiaka Adetunji Adeleke (1955)

Nigerian Senator

Isiaka Adetunji Adeleke is a Nigerian senator who represents the People's Democratic Party in Osun State. He became a member of the Nigerian Senate in 2007. He ran for reelection...

34. Amaechi Ottiji (1969)

Footballer

Amaechi Ottiji was an footballer who played as a forward for clubs in Nigeria Greece and Germany.

35. Obiora Odita (1983)

Nigerian Footballer

Obiora Emmanuel Odita is a Nigerian football striker who plays for Taraz in the Kazakhstan Premier League. He also holds Serbian citizenship.

36. Chikelue Iloenyosi (1980)

Nigerian Footballer

Chikelue Iloenyosi is a Nigerian international footballer who played as a defender.

37. Myne Whitman (1977)

Nigerian Writer

Myne Whitman is a writer editor and publisher from Nigeria. She is the author of two romance novels both of which rose to the top of Amazon. com bestseller lists...

38. Kenneth Zeigbo (1977)

Nigerian Footballer

Kenneth Zeigbo is a Nigerian retired footballer who currently works as a Security guards.

39. Obiwon (1977)

Nigerian Singer

Obiora Nwokolobia-Agu better known by his stage name Obiwon is a Nigerian singer musician and evangelist.

40. Alex Emenike (1990)

Footballer

Alexander Emenike formerly known as Alex Nkume is a Nigerian footballer who last played as a Central Defender for VVV-Venlo.

41. Henry Onwuzuruike (1979)

Nigerian Footballer

Henry Onwuzuruike is a Nigerian professional footballer who last played for German club SV Darmstadt 98 as a midfielder.

42. Ada Udechukwu (1960)

Nigerian Artist And Poet

Ada Udechukwu is a Nigerian artist and poet associated with the Nsukka group.

43. Nnaemeka Ajuru (1986)

Footballer

Nnaemeka Favour Ajuru is a Nigerian football midfielder who plays for Georgian Premier League club Zestafoni. He started his career with Zamfara United F. C. but still young he moved...

44. Chinedu Obasi (1986)

Nigerian Footballer

Chinedu Ogbuke Obasi is a Nigerian footballer who plays as a forward for Bundesliga club Schalke 04.

45. Peter Utaka (1984)

Footballer

Peter Utaka is a Nigerian footballer with a Belgian passport currently playing for Chinese club Beijing Guoan. He is the younger brother of John Utaka who currently plays for Sivasspor...

46. Francis Okaroh (1963)

Footballer

s Okaroh is a retired Nigerian football defender. He played professionally in Major League Soccer.