1. Ric Hassani (1989)

Pop Singer

Pop singer/songwriter who is predominantly known for singles such as "Gentleman," "Dance Dance Baby Dance," and "Only You." In 2016, he was nominated for the Best Vocal Performance (Male) award...

2. Daye Jack (1996)

Rapper

Fledgling rapper who initially gained a following after the release of his EP Soul Glitch on iTunes and Bandcamp in 2015. He has since cultivated a dedicated following on SoundCloud,...

3. Burna Boy (1991)

Reggae Singer

Nigerian vocalist and songwriter known for Afrobeat, reggae, and dancehall albums as L.I.F.E. and Burn Notice. He was the recipient of a 2013 Nigeria Entertainment Award.

4. Mr Eazi (1991)

Soul Singer

Afrobeat singer who broke into the music industry with a single titled "Pipi Dance" and mixtape called About to Blow. He would go on to release tracks titled "Skintight", "Hollup,"...

5. Bernie Ibini-Isei (1992)

Australian Soccer Player

Australian soccer player who has been a standout forward for clubs like the Central Coast Mariners, with whom he won league titles in 2012 and 2013. Internationally, he has represented...

6. Yvonne Orji (1983)

TV Actress

Rocketed to fame in 2016 playing Molly Carter on the HBO series Insecure. She is also the creator of the sitcom series FirstGen Show and vlogs on her YouTube channel RockYourStance.

7. Duncan Mighty (1983)

Nigerian Singer

Singer who has become a sensation in Nigeria with his songs sung in the Ikwerre dialect, including "Ijeoma," "Obianuju" and "Port Harcourt Son." Additionally, he has named by the United Nations as a...

8. Monalisa Chinda (1974)

Movie Actress

Known best for her roles in Nollywood films such as Kiss and Tell, Torn, and Weekend Getaway, this Nigerian entertainer also served as the face of the Globacom telecommunications brand.

9. Timaya (1977)

Nigerian Singer

The founder of the popular Nigerian hip-hop group Dem Mama Soldiers, Timaya is also notable for his solo albums True Story (2007), Gift and Grace (2008), De Rebirth (2010), and...

10. Sunday Oliseh (1974)

Nigerian Football Player And Man

Sunday Ogorchukwu Oliseh is a former Nigerian footballer and coach who in his active player career played as a midfielder. He now lives in Baelen

11. Taribo West (1974)

Footballer

Taribo West is a Nigerian retired professional footballer who played as a defender. West represented the Nigerian national team in the 1998 and 2002 World Cups. He is also known...

12. Mercy Akide (1975)

Association Football Player

Mercy Akide Udoh is a former Nigerian football player.

13. Ebinabo Potts-Johnson (1988)

Nigerian Model

Ebinabo Potts-Johnson was crowned as Most Beautiful Girl in Nigeria Universe 2007 and has represented her country in the Miss Universe 2007 competition in Mexico City Mexico on 28 May....

14. Christian Ibeagha (1990)

Footballer

Christian Ogochukwu Ibeagha is a Nigerian-born American soccer player who currently plays for Bohemians 1905 in the Gambrinus Liga.

15. Faith Ikidi (1987)

Footballer

Ikidi in Nigeria soccer Defender currently playing for Pitea IF of the Swedish Damallsvenskan. She plays in the Nigeria women's national football team.

16. Muma Gee (1978)

Nigerian Songstress

Gift Iyumame Eke professionally known as Muma Gee is a Nigerian singer-songwriter actress businesswoman fashion designer and television personality. She was born raised and resides in Port Harcourt. Uwame's first...

17. Marco Tagbajumi (1988)

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Marco Tagbajumi is a Nigerian football player who plays for Ermis Aradippou as a forward. In April 2014 Tagbajumi signed a pre-contractual agreement for AC Omonia to join the team...

18. Muna (rapper) (1987)

Nigerian Model And Rapper

Munachi Abii is a Nigerian rap / hip-hop artist songwriter pageant winner television presenter and model who performs under the name Muna.

19. Ike Nwachukwu (1941)

Nigerian Politician

Ike Omar Sanda Nwachukwu is a retired Army officer and Nigerian politician who among other positions has served as Foreign Minister of Nigeria twice and as a Senator in the...

20. Nasigba John-Jumbo (1988)

Footballer

John Nasigba Jumbo is a Nigerian footballer who currently plays with Bahraini Premier League side Al Hala SC.

21. Emmanuel Onunwor (1952)

American Politician

Emmanuel Onunwor is a Nigerian American citizen who is a former mayor of East Cleveland Ohio. In 2005 he was sentenced to nine years in prison for public corruption and...

22. Benji Nzeakor (1964)

Footballer

Benji Nzeakor is a retired Nigerian football forward. Nzeakor began playing club football in Nigeria spending time with Sharks F. C. Stationery Stores F. C. and National. In 1989 he...

23. Clem Ohameze (1965)

Nigerian Actor

Clem Ohameze is a Nigerian actor with nearly two decades of acting under his belt. Clem Ohameze started professional acting in 1995. But his breakthrough role was in 1998 when...

24. Peter Nieketien (1968)

Footballer

Peter Edis Nieketien is a former Nigerian football player.

25. Diezani Alison-Madueke (1960)

Nigerian Government Minister

Diezani K. Alison-Madueke became Nigeria's minister of transportation on 26 July 2007. She was moved to Mines and Steel Development in 2008 and in April 2010 was appointed Minister of...

26. Martin Newland (1962)

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Martin Newland is a British journalist and Executive Director Publishing Abu Dhabi Media. Prior to that he was launch Editor of The National a national newspaper in Abu Dhabi. Previous...

27. Manasseh Ishiaku (1983)

Nigerian Footballer

Manasseh Ishiaku is a Nigerian footballer who plays as a striker.

28. Patience Jonathan (1957)

First Lady Of Nigeria

Patience Faka Jonathan is the current First Lady of Nigeria and a permanent secretary in her native Bayelsa state. She is married to the President of the Federal Republic of...

29. Chidi Odiah (1983)

Footballer

Chidi Odiah is a Nigerian professional football player who's last play was for CSKA Moscow in 2012. Odiah has previously played for Sheriff Tiraspol in the Moldovan National Division Eagle...

30. George Datoru (1977)

Footballer

George Datoru is a Nigerian football striker currently playing for Ironi Bat Yam.

31. Iyenemi Furo (1978)

Footballer

Iyenemi Furo is a retired Nigerian international footballer who played as a defender for clubs in France Belgium Switzerland and Greece.

32. Echendu Adiele (1978)

Nigerian Footballer

Echendu Adiele was a Nigerian professional footballer who played as a central defender.

33. Friday Ahunanya (1971)

Boxer

Chinedu Ahunanya is a professional boxer. He is a journeyman heavyweight best known to beat several undefeated prospects and for his appearances on ESPN fight cards. He fights out of...

34. Prince Nnake (1989)

Footballer

Prince Tochukwu Nnake is a Nigerian football player currently playing for Tersana S. C.

35. Teke Oruh (1978)

Boxer

Teke Oruh alias African Prince is a heavyweight professional boxer from Nigeria.

36. Emmanuel Ebiede (1976)

Footballer

Emmanuel Ebiede is a Nigerian professional football player. Ebiede previously played for Eendracht Aalst in the Belgian First Division and SC Heerenveen in the Dutch Eredivisie.

37. Finidi George (1971)

Nigerian Footballer

George is a Nigerian retired footballer who played as a right winger. After making a name for himself at Ajax in the Netherlands – being a leading figure in a...

38. Albert Yobo (1979)

Nigerian Footballer

Michael Albert Yobo is a retired Nigerian football defender. He is the older brother of Nigeria international captain Joseph Yobo. In July 2008 their younger brother Norum Yobo was kidnapped...

39. Eddy Lord Dombraye (1979)

Footballer

Eddy Lord Dombraye is a Nigerian professional football striker. After playing in Nigeria with Premier Breweries Iwuanyanwu Nationale and Bendel Insurance he moved to Poland in 1998 to play with...

40. Izu Azuka (1989)

Footballer

Izu Azuka is a Nigerian football player. He is currently playing for Turkish side Gaziantep BB in the TFF First League.

41. Abdul Jeleel Ajagun (1993)

Football Player

Abdul Jeleel Ajagun is a Nigerian football attacking midfielder currently playing for Panathinaikos in Greece.

42. Thankgod Amaefule (1984)

Footballer

Thankgod Amaefule is a Nigerian footballer currently playing for Heartland F. C. -Amaefule joined Dolphins F. C. in the summer of 2007 after playing several seasons in Poland and Greece...

43. Adewale Wahab (1984)

Footballer

Adewale Dauda Wahab is a Nigerian footballer. Until end of the season 2010/11 he played for AC Bellinzona.

44. Dino Eze (1984)

Footballer

Dino Eze is a Nigerian football player. The young midfielder can be seen on both sides of the pitch and is known for his good technique.

45. John Ibeh (1986)

Nigerian Footballer

John Ike Ibeh is a Nigerian footballer currently playing for Aris Thessaloniki in the Greek Superleague as a Left midfielder.

46. Aaron Samuel Olanare (1994)

Footballer

Aaron Samuel Olanare is a Nigerian footballer who plays as a striker for Norwegian side Sarpsborg 08.

47. Obinna Ekezie (1975)

Basketball Player

Obinna Ralph Ekezie is a Nigerian former professional basketball player who played in the NBA and other leagues. His name Obinna means Father´s heart.

48. A. Igoni Barrett (1979)

Nigerian Writer

Adrian Igonibo Barrett is a Nigerian writer.

49. Chidi Nwanu (1967)

Footballer

Chidi Nwanu is a former football defender from Nigeria. He won 20 caps for his country and was part of the squads for the 1994 FIFA World Cup and the...

50. Obi Emelonye (1967)

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