1. Aishah Ahmad (1999)

Illustrator

Painter and illustrator who has become known for her colorful silhouette watercolor paintings. She is particularly known for her Disney-inspired illustrations and has earned more than 140,000 followers posting them...

2. Yemi Alade (1989)

Pop Singer

Famous for her acclaimed 2013 single "Johnny," this Nigerian Afro Pop vocalist was nominated for a 2014 Nigeria Entertainment Award and received a 2013 ELOY Award. She has earned over...

3. Kechi Okwuchi (1989)

Pop Singer

Nigerian pop singer/songwriter who rose to fame after appearing as a contestant on the talent show competition America's Got Talent. On the program, she received a standing ovation for her performance...

4. Afrikan Boy (1989)

British Rapper

Grime MC from Woolwich, London, England, originally from Nigeria. His real name is Olushola Ajose.

5. Grace Ajilore (1991)

YouTube Star

Blogger and online personality who is widely known for her advice and chit chat vlogs on her eponymous YouTube channel. She has amassed over 150,000 subscribers for her videos.

6. Enoch Adeboye (1942)

Pastor

Religious leader who is known as being the pastor and General Overseer of the Redeemed Christian Church of God. He was appointed General Overseer in 1981.

7. Ray BLK (1993)

Pop Singer

British singer and songwriter who is most recognized for her hit single "My Hood." Her name BLK stands for Building Living Knowing, which she described as her three main values. 

8. Dami Olatunde (1987)

Instagram Star

Instagram sensation and comedian who is known online as aphricanape06. He has attracted over 2,000 followers on Instagram.

9. Timomatic (1987)

Australian Musician

Singer and dancer best known for appearing on reality competitions So You Think You Can Dance and Australia's Got Talent. He placed third on AGT. His single "Set It Off"...

10. Emmy Gee (1986)

Rapper

MTV Iggy Artist of the Week winner who also won the Nigerian Entertainment Awards for Best Music Video of the Year as an Artist and Director in 2014.

11. Adeola Fayehun (1984)

YouTube Star

YouTube personality and journalist best known as the host of Keeping It Real With Adeola, a satirical news show dealing with the latest in African politics. She uploads the show to...

12. Charly Boy (1951)

World Music Singer

Nigerian singer who is famous for politically-charged songs like "Nwata Miss" and for being a judge on Nigerian Idol. He is controversial in his home country due to his embrace...

13. Jacob Banks (1991)

R&b Singer

British singer known for his albums The Monologue and The Paradox. In 2012, he won an Adidas music competition called Are You In and was invited to perform on BBC...

14. Regina Daniels (2000)

TV Actress

Nollywood actress who rose to fame as a child appearing in films like Python Girl, The Bat-Man, and Jaja the Great.

15. Hakeem Kae-Kazim (1962)

British Actor

British Nigerian actor who played the role of Georges Rutaganda in the 2004 film Hotel Rwanda. He also had another popular role as Colonel Ike Dubaku in the Fox television...

16. Alex Crawford (1963)

Journalist

Nigerian-born English journalist known for her work in South Africa with Sky News. She covered such events as the Libyan Civil War of 2011 and the Northern Mali conflict of...

17. Toby Onwumere (1990)

Tv Actor

Actor who is famous for his time as Capheus on the popular Netflix series Sense8. He debuted as the character during its second season's debut on the show's Christmas special in 2016.

18. Emmanuel Ikubese (1991)

Movie Actor

Movie actor who was named Mr. Nigeria 2014. He also was first runner-up at Mr. World 2014. He has over 90,000 followers on his emmanuelikubese Instagram account.

19. Folake Olowofoyeku (1983)

TV Actress

Musician and actress who landed her first series regular role as the titular Abishola in the CBS sitcom Bob Hearts Abishola. In 2017, she starred in the film Death Race 2050.

20. Bennet Omalu (1968)

Doctor

Forensic and neuropathologist whose autopsy of Mike Webster in 2002 forever altered the professional football landscape. In analyzing his brain, he discovered a condition he named Chronic Traumatic Encephalopathy, or...

21. Andy Akinwolere (1982)

British Tv Personality

British television presenter known for his work with the BBC. He has been a mainstay on the show Blue Peter.

22. Ayisat Yusuf (1985)

Nigerian Footballer

Ayisat Yusuf-Aromire is a retired Nigerian female football player who now lives in Finland. Yusuf played for several clubs in Nigeria and Finland. She was a member of the Nigerian...

23. Emmanuel Anyanwu (1991)

Footballer

Emmanuel Iyke Anyanwu is a Nigerian footballer who plays as a defender for Enyimba International. He is the younger brother of Enyimba teammates Nnaemeka Anyanwu and Kenneth Anyanwu.

24. Felix Ademola (1974)

Football Player

x Ademola Aladesanmi is a Nigerian football player. He also holds the Norwegian passport.

25. Barnabas Imenger, Jr. (1991)

Nigerian Footaballer

Barnabas Imenger Jr. is a Nigerian football forward who currently plays for Lobi Stars in the Nigeria Premier League. He is the son of former Nigeria International Barnabas Imenger.

26. Andrew Esealuka (1985)

Footballer

Andrew Esealuka is a Nigerian footballer. He played for Aris Limassol.

27. Cornelius Udebuluzor (1974)

Nigerian Footballer

Cornelius Chi-Dubem Udebuluzor is a Nigerian soccer player. He started his career on Górnik Zabrze Polish club. He represented Hong Kong League XI in various friendly matches including the Carlsberg...

28. Kola Ige (1985)

Footballer

Kola Ige is a Nigerian footballer. He currently plays for Bayelsa United F. C. in Nigeria.

29. Umar Zango (1994)

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Umar Zango is a Nigerian professional footballer who plays as a Defender for Kano Pillars.

30. Emmanuel Omodiagbe (1985)

Footballer

Emmanuel Arewan Omodiagbe is a Nigerian football offensive allrounder currently playing for Nigerian club Warri Wolves F. C.

31. Lawal Ismail (1991)

Footballer

Lawal Adebowale Ismail is a Nigerian footballer who plays for Vasalunds IF as a forward. He also holds a Swedish passport.

32. Jerome Ogbuefi (1991)

Footballer

Jerome Tochukwu Ogbuefi is a Nigerian footballer. He currently plays for the Finnish Kakkonen club PS Kemi Kings

33. Taye Babalola (1991)

Footballer

Agboola Babalola Taye known as Taye Babalola is a Nigerian professional football player currently playing for Israeli Premier League club Maccabi Tel Aviv as a Defender.

34. Ernest Jeremiah Chukwuma (1985)

Footballer

Ernest Jeremiah Chukwuma is an Nigerian footballer. His normally plays as a forward. He has played plays for Persipura Jayapura since 2008. He currently play for Persidafon Dafonsoro after he...

35. Eddy Wata (1976)

Nigerian Musician

Eddy Wata is an African dance / Eurodance artist. He was born to a Nigerian mother and Jamaican father and began to play with a battery-operated keyboard at a very...

36. Emmanuel Baba (1985)

Footballer

Emmanuel Baba is a former Nigerian football player he last played for PFC Spartak Varna in Bulgaria.

37. Wale Omotoso (1985)

Boxer

Omotoso is a professional boxer in the Welterweight class. Is originally from Nigeria but has been based in Australia for several years where he turned professional. In 2011 he signed...

38. Chude Jideonwo (1985)

Journalist

Chude Jideonwo is a Nigerian lawyer award-winning journalist and media entrepreneur. For a decade now he has garnered key experience in all forms of traditional and new media and has...

39. Silvio Samuel (1975)

Brazilian Bodybuilder

Silvio Samuel is an IFBB professional bodybuilder.

40. Donald Agu (1975)

Nigerian Footballer

Donald Agu is a retired Nigerian football player.

41. Carsten Haitzler (1975)

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Carsten Haitzler known as Raster or Rasterman to the open source community is an Australian/German software engineer best known for initiating and leading the development of the Enlightenment window manager...

42. Felix Chimaokwu (1985)

Nigerian Footballer

x Chimaokwu is an Nigerian footballer who plays in Forward position. He currently plays for Mohammedan in the I-League and last played for I-League team Churchill Brothers SC. Chimaokwu partnering...

43. Patrick Sunday (1975)

Nigerian Footballer

Patrick Sunday is a Nigerian footballer who currently plays as a striker for TTM Phichit. He won one cap for the Nigerian national football team in 2000.

44. Erhun Obanor (1995)

Nigerian Footballer

Erhun Obanor is a Nigerian professional footballer who plays as a Defender for Bendel Insurance F. C.. He's a member of the Nigeria national football team.

45. Kehinde Owoeye (1995)

Nigerian Footballer

Kehinde Amoo Owoeye is a Nigerian footballer who currently plays as a midfielder for KF Laçi in the Albanian Superliga.

46. Joseph Mbu (1981)

English Rugby Union Player

Joseph Mbu *born 24 December 1981) is a Nigerian-born English rugby union player who played most recently for US Dax in the Top 14 competition in France. Joe Mbu's position...

47. Fred Friday (1995)

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s a Nigerian professional footballer who plays for Norwegian club Lillestrøm as a striker.

48. Odeh Ogar (1981)

Footballer

Odey Ogar is a Nigerian football player currently with Enyimba.

49. Tony Alegbe (1981)

Football Player

Anthony Alegbe is a former Nigerian footballer. He currently plays for Wikki Tourists F. C..

50. Marion Barron (1958)

Actress