1. Chiamaka Olisekwe (1999)

YouTube Star

Widely known for comprising one-half of the Diva Sensations YouTube channel. She has gained popularity there for her original dance choreography to popular songs compiled alongside her twin sister. 

2. DJ Self (1986)

Reality Star

Also known as The Prince of NY, he is a DJ on Power 105.1 who joined the VH1 reality show Love & Hip Hop: New York in the show's 6th season as...

3. Hino Ehikhamenor (1980)

Boxer

Nigerian professional boxer who is recognized for competing in the cruiserweight division of the sport. He was cast on the fourth season of the Versus Network's boxing reality series The Contender. 

4. Chioma Chukwuka Akpotha (1980)

Movie Actress

Award-winning Nigerian actress and movie producer who has acted in over 350 films such as Sins of The Flesh and On Bended Knee. She won an Africa Movie Academy Award...

5. Georgina Onuoha (1980)

Movie Actress

Nigerian actress who has appeared in Wrong Desire and Hidden Secrets. She also acted in projects like Golden Heart and Occultic Wedding. 

6. Angel Awotarigha (1970)

Reality Star

Reality star who appeared on Big Brother Nigeria season 3. He intended to make three films with his prize money. He has over 70,000 followers on his angelthebrand Instagram account.

7. Tunde Demuren (1980)

Instagram Star

Social media personality who came into the spotlight after marrying radio host and talk show presenter Tolu Oniru in 2016. His fame exploded on Instagram where he posts lifestyle, travel and family...

8. Padita Agu (1970)

Movie Actress

Nigerian actress who i best recognized for her roles in several feature films. She is best recognized for having played the role of Audrey in the 2015 film The Last...

9. Larry Kayode (1993)

Soccer Player

Professional soccer player who's known for playing as a forward for Nigeria National Football Team and for Gioana FC. He also played for Ukrainian club Shakhtar Donetsk.

10. Ben Banogu (1996)

American Football Player

Ben Banogu is a famous American Football Player, who was born on January 19, 1996 in Nigeria. Benjamin Chinomso Banogu (born January 19, 1996) is a Nigerian professional American football...

11. Ahmadu Bello (1910)

Politician

First Premier of Northern Nigeria who served from 1954 to 1966. His creation of the first indigenous federal government in Nigeria directly led to country's independence from Britain.

12. Wale Ojo (1968)

Movie Actor

Nigeria Entertainment Award-winning actor who is best known for his work in The Guard, Phone Swap, and Kasanova. He would go on to amass more than 30,000 Instagram followers.

13. Nicole Chikwe (1989)

Blogger

Beauty guru, health and fitness enthusiast and author behind the blog The Nicole Code. She dishes on all things skincare, hair care, makeup and fashion related.

14. Dennis Osadebay (1970)

Poet

Nigerian poet, journalist, and politician who frequently wrote English-language literary works. He published a poetry collection entitled Africa Sings and published many of his individual poems in a newspaper called...

15. Karis Kenya (1970)

Comedian

Nigerian comedian, artistic director and radio personality who became affiliated with the empowerment program BLAZE. He's extremely popular across all of social media and has received over 170,000 Likes on Facebook...

16. Bee Arije (1989)

YouTube Star

American YouTube star who is best known for his popular channel The Arijes. He produces and stars in videos alongside his partner, Zareefa Arije.

17. Toni Tone (1989)

Instagram Star

Nigerian hair and makeup enthusiast whose best known on her lifestyle and beauty channel Toni Tone on YouTube.

18. Dan Mosaku (1989)

Reality Star

Reality television star and social media influencer who finished 4th on the British series The Circle in 2018. Also a food and fitness enthusiast, he posts related content on Instagram for more...

19. Nifesimi Oluwole (1989)

Blogger

Nigerian fashion curator, style blogger and personal shopper who founded her popular blog Skinny Hipster. 

20. Nzube Maureen Onyia (1989)

Movie Actress

Nzube Maureen Onyia is a famous Movie Actress, who was born on September 26, 1989 in Nigeria. Nollywood film actress who quickly shot to fame after appearing in movies such...

21. Margaret Ekpo (1914)

Civil Rights Leader

Women's rights activist in Nigeria who helped women insert themselves into the First Republic during the 1960's.

22. Nina Ivy (1996)

Reality Star

Reality star who rose to fame as a contestant on the third season of the Nigerian version of Big Brother, Big Brother Naija. She is also a model who has worked...

23. Gifty Louise Agyeman (1996)

World Music Singer

Gifty Louise Agyeman is a famous World Music Singer, who was born on February 11, 1996 in Nigeria. Nigerian musician who rose to fame when she participated in The X-Factor...

24. De'Laila Johnson (1996)

YouTube Star

De'Laila Johnson is a famous YouTube Star, who was born on February 20, 1996 in Nigeria. Fashion and lifestyle vlogger who has attracted more than 70,000 subscribers with her episodic...

25. Jaja Wachuku (1918)

Politician

Politician and Royal Prince of Ngwaland, who set many precedents for offices held in Nigeria. He was the first Speaker of the Nigerian House of Representatives from 1959 to 1960...

26. Eric Okafor (1989)

YouTube Star

Tech savvy social media personality who is known for his self-titled YouTube channel. He has amassed more than 29 million views for his wide array of smartphone and Android product...

27. Kehinde Smith (1989)

Instagram Star

Social media star who has gained fame for her self-titled Instagram account. Her high-end and glamorous fashion, beauty, and lifestyle photoblogging have helped her earn massive popularity. 

28. Bassey Ekpenyong (1989)

Reality Star

Singer, songwriter and actor, also known as Black Bassey, who competed on the second season of Big Brother Nigeria. His fans have flocked to his Instagram account where he posts...

29. Amos Tutuola (1970)

Novelist

Twentieth-century Nigerian author who is best known for his 1952 novel The Palm-Wine Drinkard. Many of his works, including My Life in the Bush of Ghosts, were based on folk...

30. Uwani Aliyu (1996)

YouTube Star

YouTube beauty guru who is widely known for her eponymous channel's content. She has gained popularity there for her themed makeup, hair, and fashion tutorials, as well as lifestyle vlogs.

31. Yaw Naija (1977)

Radio Host

Nigerian broadcaster primarily known for his morning radio show, Make una Wake on Wazobia FM. He has over 360,000 followers on Instagram. 

32. Temi Otedola (1996)

Family Member

Fashion blogger and social media star who is the younger sister of Nigerian music sensation DJ Cuppy. Her style skills and association with her famous sister have earned her more...

33. Aunty Success (2013)

YouTube Star

YouTube personality and actress who rose to fame as a member of Mark Angel's comedy skits. Through his main channel, her work has been viewed more than 1.9 billion times in...

34. Runtown (1989)

R&b Singer

Singer who has become famous for his fusion of R&B, hip-hop and reggae, as heard on tracks like "Gallardo", "Mad Over You" and "For Life." He co-founded the record label Penthauz alongside...

35. Olatunji (1927)

Drummer

Grammy Award-winning Nigerian drummer who has contributed his talents to many artists' work since 1960 and released his debut album in the late 1950s.

36. Marshal Johnson (1970)

Soccer Player

Midfielder and center back who made his professional debut in 2006 with Akwa United and later played for R. Union Saint-Gilloise from 2009 to 2012.

37. Kareem Waris (2006)

Painter

Nigerian painter and visual artist who is known for his hyper-realistic portraits and still life drawings. He shares his works through Instagram for his over 140,000 followers. 

38. Kareem Waris Olamilekan (2006)

Illustrator

Kareem Waris Olamilekan is a famous Illustrator, who was born on August 28, 2006 in Nigeria. Illustrator who was hailed as a child prodigy for his hyperrealistic, pencil-drawn portraits of...

39. Mildred Okwo (1966)

Director

Nigerian director and producer who is known for her work on the films Suru L'ere in 2016 as well as The Meeting in 2012. She is also known for being...

40. Fathia Balogun (1969)

Movie Actress

Nigerian actress, director, and producer who is best recognized for her role in Igi Owo and Merry Men: The Real Yoruba Demons. She has produced several Nigerian films. 

41. OzzyBosco Wonderkid (2007)

Pop Singer

Singer and performer also known only as OzzyBosco, he is hailed as the most successful child performer in Africa. After winning the Nigerian Kids Got Talent in 2011, he has...

42. Cameron Okoye (2008)

Family Member

Famous as the son of Nigerian R&B star Peter Okoye and his wife Lola Okoye. He has gained popularity to his cameronokoye10 Instagram account for documenting his personal life alongside his family. 

43. UrLocalBlackGuy (2003)

TikTok Star

TikTok star who has risen to fame for his UrLocalBlackGuy channel and its content. He has earned acclaim for his comedic memes, lip-syncs, and musical montages set to popular music and...

44. Rae George (2003)

YouTube Star

YouTube star who is famous for her LovelyStarRae channel's content. She has earned massive popularity there for her life hacks and DIYs, beauty and makeup tutorials, and personal story times. 

45. David Atobasire (2003)

TikTok Star

Lip-sync, comedy and transition video creator who earned a following of more than 480,000 for his damndavidd TikTok channel.

46. Francis Arinze (1932)

Religious Leader

Nigerian Cardinal of the Catholic Church who was one of the principal advisors to Pope John Paul II.

47. Kado Art (2003)

TikTok Star

Artist who has gained fame for his kado_art TikTok channel. He has earned more than 29 million total likes for his musical montages showcasing his digital illustration talent often while using...

48. Susan Pwajok (2003)

Instagram Star

Actress, model and influencer whose lifestyle pictures have helped her earn more than 420,000 followers for her self-titled channel. She appeared in the 2012 project The Johnsons.

49. C Odumegwu Ojukwu (1933)

World Leader

C Odumegwu Ojukwu is a famous World Leader, who was born on November 4, 1933 in Nigeria. A military governor of the Eastern Region of Nigeria who led the Republic...

50. Dabota Lawson (1991)

Model

Model, Instagram star, and entrepreneur who is best known for owning and operating her own line of beauty products and cosmetics called Dabota Cosmetics.