100 Notable alumni of
University of Lagos
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The University of Lagos is 356th in the world, 4th in Africa, and 1st in Nigeria by aggregated alumni prominence. Below is the list of 100 notable alumni from the University of Lagos sorted by their wiki pages popularity. The directory includes famous graduates and former students along with research and academic staff.
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Enoch Adejare Adeboye
- Enrolled in the University of Lagos
- Graduated with Doctor of Philosophy in applied mathematics
- Occupations
- preacherpastorauthortranslatorprofessor
- Biography
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Enoch Adejare Adeboye is a Nigerian pastor, and the present General Overseer of Redeemed Christian Church of God. He succeeded the founder Pa Josiah Akindayomi. Enoch Adeboye fondly called Daddy GO (General Overseer) was the founder’s interpreter before he was appointed General Overseer in 1981. He served as the second national president of the Pentecostal Fellowship of Nigeria.
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Genevieve Nnaji
- Years
- 1979-.. (age 45)
- Occupations
- film actormodelscreenwriteractorsinger
- Biography
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Genevieve Nnaji// is a Nigerian actress, producer, and director. She won the Africa Movie Academy Award for Best Actress in a Leading Role in 2005, making her the first actor to win the award. In 2011, she was honoured as a Member of the Order of the Federal Republic by the Nigerian government for her contributions to Nollywood. Her directorial debut movie, Lionheart, is the first Netflix film from Nigeria and the first Nigerian submission for the Oscars. The movie was disqualified for having most of its dialogue in English. After having spent decades in the movie industry, she was profiled alongside some celebrities and business executives in 2020 in two new books by publisher and Editor in Chief of Yes International! magazine, Azuh Arinze.
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Yemi Alade
- Enrolled in the University of Lagos
- Graduated with Bachelor of Science in geography
- Occupations
- songwritermusiciansingeractor
- Biography
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Yemi Eberechi Alade, is a Nigerian Afropop singer, songwriter, actress and activist. Her music which incorporates Afro; Highlife, Dancehall, Pop and R&B has been of influence in many African countries and the world as she is acclaimed "Mama Africa" for this and her versatility in using different African languages and attires in her songs and music videos. She sings in English, Igbo, Pidgin, Yoruba, French, Swahili and Portuguese. Alade's father was a police commissioner of Yoruba descent, while her mother is of Igbo descent.
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Yemi Osinbajo
- Occupations
- lawyerinternational forum participantpoliticianuniversity teacher
- Biography
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Oluyemi Oluleke Osinbajo is a Nigerian lawyer, professor, and politician who served as the 14th vice president of Nigeria from 2015 to 2023. A member of the All Progressives Congress (APC), he previously served as Attorney General of Lagos State from 1999 to 2007 and holds the title of Senior Advocate of Nigeria.
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Bobrisky
- Occupations
- entrepreneur
- Biography
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Okuneye Idris Olanrewaju, predominantly known as Bobrisky, is a Nigerian transgender woman and LGBT personality. She is also known for her presence on the social media apps Snapchat, TikTok and Instagram. She has gone viral on TikTok for creating the "bobrisky dance" in 2021.
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Funke Akindele-Bello
- Occupations
- film actorscreenwriteractorfilm producerfilm director
- Biography
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Olufunke Ayotunde Akindele // popularly known as Funke Akindele or Jenifa, is a Nigerian filmmaker, actress, director, producer and politician. Akindele starred in the sitcom I Need to Know from 1998 to 2002, and in 2009, she won the Africa Movie Academy Award for Best Actress in a Leading Role. for her role in Jenifa, which brought her into fame. Akindele reprised the role in a 2015 television series adaption titled Jenifa's Diary, for which she was named the Best Actress in a Comedy at the 2016 and 2017 Africa Magic Viewers Choice Awards. Akindele won the same award in 2020 and 2022, making it her fifth win for the Best Actress in a Comedy category. Akindele is the most nominated actress/filmmaker at the AMVCA and currently owns six wins which makes her the actress with most wins. She is the second director to gross over a billion naira at the Nigeria box office and currently the Highest grossing Nigerian Director in Nigerian Box Office with a total Gross of over ₦2.9 billion.
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Ramsey Nouah
- Occupations
- actorfilm directortelevision actor
- Biography
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Ramsey Nouah is a Nigerian actor and director. He won the Africa Movie Academy Award for Best Actor in a Leading Role in 2010 for his performance in the movie The Figurine. He made his directorial debut with the film Living in Bondage: Breaking Free in 2019 and also went on to direct Nollywood classic Rattle Snake: The Ahanna Story which is a remake of Rattlesnake (1995).
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Tony Elumelu
- Occupations
- bankereconomistinternational forum participantphilanthropist
- Biography
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Anthony Onyemaechi Elumelu also know as Tony O. Elumelu is a Nigerian economist, and philanthropist. He chairs Heirs Holdings, Transcorp, United Bank for Africa (UBA) and is the founder of The Tony Elumelu Foundation.
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Linda Ikeji
- Enrolled in the University of Lagos
- Studied English
- Occupations
- modelbloggerwriterentrepreneur
- Biography
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Linda Ifeoma Ikeji is a Nigerian blogger, writer, entrepreneur and former model. She is known for her blog and controversial publications online.
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Chidinma Ekile
- Enrolled in the University of Lagos
- Graduated with Bachelor of Science in sociology
- Occupations
- singer-songwriter
- Biography
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Chidinma Ekile, who is known professionally as Chidinma, is a Nigerian singer, songwriter, and actress. A native of Imo State, Chidinma was born in Ketu, Kosofe, Lagos State. In 2010, she gained prominence after winning the third season of Project Fame West Africa. Following the release of the music video for her "Emi Ni Baller" single, she became the first female musician to peak at number 1 on the MTV Base Official Naija Top 10 chart. In 2011, she released the Sound Sultan-assisted single "Jankoliko". Her eponymous debut album Chidinma, released through the music platform Spinlet, was supported by the singles "Jankoliko", "Carry You Go", "Kedike" and "Run Dia Mouth". Chidinma won Best Female West African Act at the 2012 Kora Awards and performed "Kedike" at the ceremony.
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Babajide Sanwo-Olu
- Occupations
- politician
- Biography
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Babajide Olusola Sanwo-Olu is a Nigerian politician who has served as the governor of Lagos State since 2019.
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Odunlade Jonathan Adekola
- Occupations
- modelscreenwriteractorsingerfilm director
- Biography
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Odunlade Jonathan Adekola is a Nigerian actor, singer, film-maker, film producer and film director. He gained popularity and was widely known for his lead role in Ishola Durojaye's 2003 movie, Asiri Gomina Wa, and has acted in many Nollywood movies since then. He is the founder and CEO of the Odunlade Adekola Film Production (OAFP).
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Reekado Banks
- Occupations
- songwritersinger
- Biography
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Ayoleyi Hanniel Solomon, better known by his stage name Reekado Banks, is a Nigerian singer and songwriter. He signed with Mavin Records in 2014 and left the label in 2018. He went by the stage name Spicy before his record deal with Mavin Records. Reekado Banks won Rookie of the Year at The Headies 2014, and won the controversial Next Rated award at The Headies 2015. His debut studio album Spotlight was released on 1 September 2016; it debuted at number 10 on the Billboard World Albums chart.
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Niniola
- Occupations
- recording artistsinger-songwriter
- Biography
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Niniola Apata, known professionally as Niniola, is a Nigerian singer and songwriter. She participated in the sixth season of Project Fame West Africa in 2013 After releasing her debut single "Ibadi", she was nominated for Most Promising Act to Watch at the 2015 Nigeria Entertainment Awards.
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Lil Kesh
- Enrolled in the University of Lagos
- Graduated with Bachelor of Science in social communication
- Occupations
- singerrappersongwriter
- Biography
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Keshinro Ololade, known professionally as Lil Kesh, is a Nigerian singer and rapper. He rose to limelight after releasing the hit single "Shoki".
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Kate Henshaw
- Occupations
- actor
- Biography
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Kate Henshaw, also known as Kate Henshaw-Nuttall, is a Nigerian actress. In 2008 she won the Africa Movie Academy Award for Best Actress in a Leading Role for her performance in the movie Stronger than Pain.
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Nancy Isime
- Enrolled in the University of Lagos
- Graduated with academic degree
- Occupations
- media personalitymodelactortelevision presenter
- Biography
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Nancy Isime is a Nigerian actress, model, and media personality.
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Femi Gbaja Biamila
- Occupations
- politicianlawyer
- Biography
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Olufemi Hakeem Gbajabiamila, is a Nigerian lawyer and politician, who has served as Chief of Staff to the President of Nigeria since 2023. He previously served as the 14th Speaker of the House of Representatives of Nigeria from 2019 to 2023.
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William Folorunso Kumuyi
- Occupations
- writeracademicpastor
- Biography
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William Folorunso Kumuyi is the founder and General Superintendent of the Deeper Christian Life Ministry situated at Gbagada, Lagos, Nigeria. He is the author of several Christian books and devotionals.
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Ruth Kadiri
- Enrolled in the University of Lagos
- Studied social communication
- Occupations
- actorfilm producerscreenwriter
- Biography
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Ruth Kadiri is a Nigerian actress, screenwriter and film producer.
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Omoyele Sowore
- Occupations
- entrepreneurlecturerbloggerbusinesspersonwriter
- Biography
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Omoyele "Yele" Sowore is a Nigerian human rights activist, citizen reporter, writer, lecturer and pro-democracy campaigner, known for founding the online news agency Sahara Reporters. In August 2018, he founded the African Action Congress party and ran as its presidential candidate in the 2019 Nigerian general election. Sowore also ran for President in the 2023 Nigerian General elections.
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Joke Silva
- Occupations
- brand ambassadorfilm directoractorbusinessperson
- Biography
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Joke Silva MFR is a Nigerian actress, director, and businesswoman.
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Annie Macaulay–Idibia
- Occupations
- beauty pageant contestantmodelpresenteractor
- Biography
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Annie Macaulay–Idibia listen is a Nigerian model, presenter, and actress. She was nominated in the "Best Supporting Actress" category at the 2009 Best of Nollywood Awards.
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Richard Mofe Damijo
- Occupations
- politicianactor
- Biography
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Richard Eyimofe Evans Mofe-Damijo, popularly known as RMD, is a Nigerian actor, writer, producer, lawyer, and former journalist. He was also a former Commissioner for Culture and Tourism in Delta State in 2009. In 2005, he won the Africa Movie Academy Award for Best Actor in a Leading Role. He received a Lifetime Achievement Award at the 12th Africa Movie Academy Awards in 2016.
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Joeboy
- Occupations
- recording artistsongwriterentertainersinger
- Biography
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Joseph Akinwale, known professionally as Joeboy, is a Nigerian singer and songwriter. Mr Eazi of the record label emPawa Africa discovered him in 2017. His musical genres are Afro-pop and R&B. He was born in Lagos State, Nigeria. He is also called Young Legend.
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Akinwunmi Dapo Ambode
- Enrolled in the University of Lagos
- 1981-1984 graduated with Bachelor of Science in accounting
- 1987-1988 graduated with Master of Science in accounting
- Occupations
- accountant Generalpolitician
- Biography
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Akinwunmi Ambode is a Nigerian politician who served as governor of Lagos State from 2015 to 2019. He was a civil servant for 27 years and a financial consultant before running for public office.
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Chika Ike
- Occupations
- modelentrepreneurscreenwriteractorfilm producer
- Biography
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Chika 'Nancy' Ike // is a Nigerian actress, television personality, producer, business woman, philanthropist and former model.
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Wande Coal
- Occupations
- singer-songwriter
- Biography
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Oluwatobi Wande Ojosipe, popularly known as Wande Coal, is a Nigerian singer and songwriter.
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Toke Makinwa
- Occupations
- writertelevision presenterradio personalityactortelevision producer
- Biography
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Toke Makinwa is a Nigerian radio personality, television host, vlogger, lifestyle entrepreneur, actress and author. Toke is known for hosting The Late Morning Show on Rhythm 93.7 FM and for her YouTube vlog series Toke Moments. She released her book On Becoming in November 2016. She is one of the top five African female show hosts.
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Mayorkun
- Occupations
- dancersongwritersingerperforming artistentertainer
- Biography
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Adewale Mayowa Emmanuel, known professionally as Mayorkun, is a Nigerian singer, songwriter and pianist. He released a cover of Davido's "The Money" single and was discovered by the singer on Twitter. Mayorkun was signed to Davido's record label DMW from 2016 to 2021; his debut single "Eleko" was released under the label. Mayorkun released his debut studio album The Mayor of Lagos in November 2018. After his exit from DMW in 2021; he released "Let Me Know" and his second studio album Back In Office in October 2021, under Sony Music West Africa division.
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Timini Egbuson
- Occupations
- television actoractor
- Biography
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Timini Egbuson is a Nigerian actor.
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Kemi Adetiba
- Occupations
- television directormusic video directorfilmmakerfilm directorcinematography
- Biography
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Kemi Adetiba listen is a Nigerian filmmaker, television director and music video director, whose works have appeared on Channel O, MTV Base, Sound City TV, BET and Netflix.
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Vector the Viper
- Occupations
- songwriter
- Biography
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Olanrewaju Ogunmefun, better known by his stage name Vector, is a Nigerian rapper, singer and songwriter. He has released three studio albums, including State of Surprise and The Second Coming. In anticipation of his second studio album, he released a mixtape titled Bar Racks. Lafíaji, his third studio album was released in December 2016. He also released a mixtape in October 2018, The Rap Dialogue, in an effort to keep the spirit of Nigerian hip-hop alive. In November 2019, his fourth studio album, Vibes Before Teslim: A Journey to Self-Discovery, was released.
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Nathaniel Bassey
- Occupations
- trumpeter
- Biography
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Nathaniel Bassey is a Nigerian singer, pastor, trumpeter and gospel songwriter popularly known for his songs "Imela", "Onise Iyanu", and "Olowogbogboro." Over the years, Bassey has established himself as one of the prominent and most listened-to gospel ministers in Nigeria. His music spans across different genres such as worship, hymns and medley. He attends The Redeemed Christian Church Of God and pastors The Oasis Lagos, the youth church of the RCCG Kings Court in Victoria Island, Lagos.
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Willie Obiano
- Occupations
- accountantbankerpolitician
- Biography
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Willie Obiano // is a Nigerian politician, banker and technocrat. He was the fourth Governor of Anambra State from 17 March 2014 to 17 March 2022.
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Obiageli Katryn Ezekwesili
- Occupations
- chartered accountantpoliticianeconomist
- Biography
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Obiageli "Oby" Ezekwesili // is an economic policy expert, an advocate for transparency, accountability, good governance and human capital development, a humanitarian and an activist. She is a former vice president for the World Bank's Africa region, co-founder and founding director of Transparency International, co-founder of the #BringBackOurGirls movement and has served twice as Federal Minister in Nigeria. She is also the founder of #FixPolitics Initiative, a research-based citizen-led initiative, the School of Politics Policy and Governance (SPPG), and Human Capital Africa.
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Helen Paul
- Occupations
- actorradio personalitycomediansinger
- Biography
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Helen Paul is a Nigerian comedian, singer, and actress. She is also a stand-up comedian, known as Tatafo, characterized by a voice range that makes her sound like a child.
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Udom Gabriel Emmanuel
- Occupations
- politician
- Biography
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Udom Gabriel Emmanuel // is a Nigerian politician who served as governor of Akwa Ibom State from 2015 to 2023. He contested for the office of governor in the April 2015 elections on the platform of Peoples Democratic Party.
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Oluwaseyi Abiodun Makinde
- Occupations
- politicianengineer
- Biography
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Oluseyi Abiodun Makinde is a Nigerian engineer, businessman and politician who has served as governor of Oyo State since 2019.
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Rilwan Akiolu
- Biography
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Rilwan Babatunde Osuolale Aremu Akiolu is the incumbent Oba of Lagos.
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Toyin Sokefun-Bello
- Enrolled in the University of Lagos
- Graduated with bachelor's degree
- Occupations
- songwriterphotographersingerphilanthropist
- Biography
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Toyin Sokefun-Bello, better known as TY Bello, is a Nigerian singer, songwriter, photographer and philanthropist. Prior to pursuing a solo career, she was a member of the now defunct gospel band Kush. Bello is a member of the Nigerian photography collective, Depth of Field. She is best known for her singles "Greenland", "Ekundayo", "This Man", "Freedom" and "Funmise".
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O. C. Ukeje
- Occupations
- actormodelmusician
- Biography
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Okechukwu Ukeje//, known as OC Ukeje is Nigerian actor,model and musician. He came into prominence after winning the Amstel Malta Box Office reality show. He has received several awards including Africa Movie Academy Awards, Africa Magic Viewers Choice Awards, Nollywood Movies Awards, Best of Nollywood Awards, Nigeria Entertainment Awards and Golden Icons Academy Movie Awards. He has featured in several award-winning films including Two Brides and a Baby, Hoodrush, Alan Poza, Confusion Na Wa and Half of a Yellow Sun.
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Denrele Edun
- Occupations
- writer
- Biography
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Adenrele Oluwafemi Edun popularly known as Denrele, is a Nigerian television presenter, actor, model, and dancer who has been recognized with many awards including The Best TV Personality at the NEAs in New York 2011, Dynamix Award for Best Youth TV Personality 2006/2007/2008, The Future Award for Best Producer 2007.
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Tunde Bakare
- Occupations
- lawyertelevangelistactivistteacher
- Biography
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Tunde Bakare is a Nigerian prophetic-apostolic pastor. He studied law at the University of Lagos, practiced law before opening his law firm, and left the profession to work as a pastor. He worked as a legal adviser at the Deeper Life Bible Church, but later moved to the Redeemed Christian Church of God, where he became pastor and founded the Model Parish. Following his time at the Redeemed Christian Church of God, Bakare left to start the Latter Rain Assembly Church. In addition to his time in the church, Bakare was the running-mate of Nigerian presidential candidate Muhammadu Buhari in the 2011 Nigerian presidential election. Bakare has been critical of Nigeria's leadership and has sparked controversy with inflammatory comments regarding Muslims and other spiritual leaders. In 2019, Bakare announced his intention to run for president of Nigeria following the end of Buhari's second term in 2023.
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Mercy Aigbe Gentry
- Occupations
- actormodel
- Biography
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Mercy Aigbe Hajiah Amminah (born 1 January 1978) is a Nigerian actress, director, fashionista and businesswoman. She is best known for her Yoruba indigenous movies.
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Laycon
- Enrolled in the University of Lagos
- Graduated with Bachelor of Science in philosophy
- Occupations
- reality television participantsingermusicianrappermedia personality
- Biography
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Olamilekan Massoud Al-Khalifah Agbeleshebioba known professionally as Laycon, is a Nigerian rapper, singer, songwriter and media personality. He was the winner of Big Brother Naija season 5 and is currently the youth ambassador of Ogun State, Nigeria since 6 October 2020. In October 2022, he became a member of the Grammys Recording Academy voting committee.
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Angela Okorie
- Occupations
- actorsingermodel
- Biography
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Angela Okorie // is a Nigerian actress. In 2015, she won the best City People Entertainment Awards for Best Supporting Actress. She is also noted to have acted in more than 100 films between 2009 and 2014.
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Broda Shaggi
- Occupations
- actorsingercomedianbusinessperson
- Biography
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Samuel Animashaun Perry, known professionally as Broda Shaggi (Listen), is a Nigerian comedian, actor, songwriter and musician. He is a two-time Best Actor in a Comedy, Movie or TV Series winner at the Africa Magic Viewers' Choice Awards in 2022 and 2023.
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Darey
- Born in
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Nigeria - Occupations
- entrepreneursinger-songwriterhumanitarianmusicianrecord producer
- Biography
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Dare Art Alade, popularly known as Darey, is a Nigerian multi-platinum Afro R&B singer, songwriter, record producer, philanthropist, humanitarian and entrepreneur. He is also the son of the African jazz musician and entertainer Art Alade and the creative director of Livespot360.
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Regina Askia-Williams
- Occupations
- actorbeauty pageant contestantnurse
- Biography
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Regina Askia-Williams is a Nigerian-born, American-based actress, model, and former beauty Queen of the University of Lagos titleholder. She received her certification as a Family Nurse Practitioner (FNP) and practices in New York City. She writes and speaks publicly advocating for African outreach in children's health, education, and economic development.
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Abike Dabiri
- Occupations
- politicianjournalist
- Biography
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Abike Kafayat Oluwatoyin Dabiri-Erewa is a Nigerian politician and former member of the Nigeria Federal House of Representatives representing Ikorodu Constituency in Lagos State. She was the Chairman of the House Committee on Media & Publicity.
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Kiki Omeili
- Occupations
- actortelevision presenterphysician
- Biography
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Nkiruka 'Kiki' Omeili listen is a Nigerian actress, best known for her role as Lovette in the TV series Lekki Wives. She is also known for her role as Blessing in the 2015 crime caper, Gbomo Gbomo Express alongside Gideon Okeke.
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Bisi Alimi
- Occupations
- HIV/AIDS activistLGBTQI+ rights activist
- Biography
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Bisi Alimi is a British-Nigerian gay rights activist, public speaker, blog writer and HIV/LGBT advocate who gained international attention when he became the first Nigerian to come out on television.
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John Momoh
- Occupations
- businessperson
- Biography
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John Momoh is a Nigerian broadcast journalist and the Chairman and CEO of Channels TV, an independent and multiple award-winning 24-hour news and media television channel based in Lagos. He is widely recognized in Nigeria as a transformative industry pioneer with the 37-year-long career in news television broadcasting.
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Deyemi Okanlawon
- Born in
- Nigeria
- Occupations
- television actoractor
- Biography
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Deyemi OkanlawonListen is a Nigerian film, television, theatre and voice actor. He is best known for his roles in Omo Ghetto: The Saga, Blood Sisters and King of Boys: The Return of the King. He has been listed as the highest grossing Nollywood actor of 2020 and 2021.
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Dakore Akande
- Occupations
- actor
- Biography
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Dakore Egbuson-Akande is a Nigerian actress. She is an ambassador for Amnesty International, Amstel Malta and Oxfam of America.
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Ousainou Darboe
- Occupations
- politicianlawyer
- Biography
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Ousainou Darboe is a Gambian politician and leader of the main opposition United Democratic Party (UDP). He previously served as Vice-President of the Gambia and Minister of Women's Affairs from June 2018 to March 2019, under President Adama Barrow. He also served as President Barrow's Minister of Foreign Affairs from February 2017 to June 2018.
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Gbenga Daniel
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- politicianengineeracademic
- Biography
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Gbenga Daniel is a Nigerian politician who served as Senator for Ogun East since 2023. He previously served as governor of Ogun State from 2003 to 2011.
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Tonye Cole
- Occupations
- international forum participant
- Biography
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Tonye Patrick Cole is a Nigerian billionaire businessman, he is the co-founder and former Group Executive Director of Sahara Group an energy conglomerate with operations spanning the entire energy chain in Nigeria and neighbouring West African countries to East Africa and beyond. The Group operates in 38 countries around the world with over 4,000 employees and annual turnover of $11 billion. He was directly responsible for building the Group's global expansion and upholding her corporate governance principles, maintaining her status with global institutions like the World Economic Forum, where he was a key member of Partnering Against Corruption Initiative (PACI), The United Nations), where he was a pioneer member of the advisory board of the Private Sector Advisory Group for the UNDP Sustainable Development Group Fund (SDG-F), The African Philanthropy Forum amongst others.
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Olumide Oworu
- Years
- 1994-.. (age 30)
- Occupations
- television actormodel
- Biography
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Olumide OworuListen is a Nigerian actor, model and rapper.
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Bolanle Austen-Peters
- Occupations
- film directorbusinesspersonlawyer
- Biography
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Bolanle Austen-Peters, is a lawyer, a multiple award-winning movie director/producer, theater director/producer and cultural entrepreneur. She is the founder and artistic director of BAP Productions and the arts and culture center Terra Kulture in Lagos. She has been described by the CNN as the "woman pioneering theater in Nigeria", named one of the most influential women in Africa by Forbes Afrique and been recognised with several awards for her contribution to the arts.
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Adewale Ayuba
- Occupations
- singersinger-songwriter
- Biography
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Adewale Ayuba, is a Nigerian singer known for singing Fuji music.
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Ogbonnaya Onu
- Occupations
- politicianchemical engineer
- Biography
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Ogbonnaya Onu is a Nigerian politician, author and engineer. He was the first civilian governor of Abia State and was the minister of science, technology and innovation of Nigeria from November 2015 until his resignation in 2022. He was the longest serving minister of the ministry.
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Tosyn Bucknor
- Occupations
- media personalityactor
- Biography
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Oluwatosin "Tosyn" Bucknor was a Nigerian writer, singer-songwriter, radio and television host, social media content creator and a Vlogger who died of sickle cell anaemia. Until her death, she worked with Inspiration FM as a journalist and also ran ‘These Genes Project’ to help people with sickle cell anaemia.
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Adegboyega Oyetola
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- politicianchairperson
- Biography
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Adegboyega Isiaka Oyetola is a Nigerian politician who is the current minister of Marine and Blue Economy. He served as governor of Osun State from 2018 to 2022.
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Ufuoma Ejenobor
- Occupations
- modeltelevision presenterscreenwriteractorbeauty pageant contestant
- Biography
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Ufuoma Stacey McDermott is a Nigerian actress, director, former model and beauty pageant titleholder.
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Tobi Bakre
- Occupations
- modelbankerphotographeractorpresenter
- Biography
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Tobi BakreListen is a Nigerian actor, model, host, compere, and photographer. Tobi rose to fame after finishing up as a finalist in the Big Brother Naija (season 3) reality TV show in 2018.
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Lara George
- Enrolled in the University of Lagos
- Graduated with Bachelor of Science in architecture
- Occupations
- singerproducersongwriter
- Biography
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Lara George, known professionally as a US-based Nigerian gospel singer, songwriter and producer. She started her music career at the University of Lagos and was a member of the disbanded musical group Kush. Her debut album Forever In My Heart was released in 2008 and included the hit single "Ijoba Orun," which earned her several awards and nominations. She has performed at notable events and appeared on BET International as one of the first Nigerian artists to be aired on that show. She is married with two children and lives in Alpharetta, Georgia in the United States. Additionally, she is the Vice President of SoForte Entertainment Distribution Ltd., the first home-grown structured entertainment distribution company in Nigeria.
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Aishah Ahmad
- Occupations
- banker
- Biography
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Aishah Ndanusa Ahmad CFA is a Nigerian accountant and finance professional. She is a former deputy governor of the Central Bank of Nigeria having been appointed on 6 October 2017, replacing Sarah Alade, who retired in March 2017. She was confirmed by the Nigerian Senate on 22 March 2018. On 6 December 2022, Ahmad was reappointed deputy governor for a second five-year term and subsequently confirmed by the Senate on 14 December 2022. However, on 15 September 2023, she was removed from office by President Bola Tinubu alongside three other deputy governors for alleged corporate governance failures at the Central Bank of Nigeria.
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Orezi
- Occupations
- songwritersinger
- Biography
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Esegine Allen, better known by his stage name Orezi, is a Nigerian musician from Delta State. He rose to prominence with his song "Rihanna" in 2013.
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Emeka Ihedioha
- Occupations
- politician
- Biography
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Chukwuemeka Ihedioha is a Nigerian politician and businessman who served as governor of Imo State from 2019 to 2020. He was removed from office on 14 January 2020, by the Supreme Court of Nigeria which declared the APC candidate (Hope Uzodinma) the authentic winner of the 2019 gubernatorial election. He was deputy speaker of the House of Representatives of Nigeria from 2011 to 2015.
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Korra Obidi
- Years
- 1994-.. (age 30)
- Enrolled in the University of Lagos
- Graduated with Bachelor of Science in business education
- Occupations
- dancersinger-songwriterwritermodel
- Biography
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Anita Chukwumfumnaya Obidi //,, known as Korra Obidi, is a Nigerian dancer, singer-songwriter and model.
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Sasha P
- Occupations
- fashion designerentertainerbusinesspersonlawyermotivational speaker
- Biography
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Sasha P, also known as the "First Lady of Nigerian Hip Hop", is a Nigerian rapper, musician, businesswoman, lawyer, and motivational speaker.
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May D
- Enrolled in the University of Lagos
- Graduated with Bachelor of Science
- Occupations
- dancersingersongwriter
- Biography
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Akinmayokun Awodumila, popularly known as May D, is a Nigerian singer. He was formally signed to R&B duo P-Square's record label Square Records.
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Henry Dele Alake
- Occupations
- politicianjournalist
- Biography
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Henry Dele Alake is a Nigerian journalist, activist and technocrat who is the current Nigerian minister of Solid Minerals. He is a former commissioner for Information and Strategy of Lagos State serving from 1999 to 2007.
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A-Q
- Occupations
- entrepreneursongwritermusicianactorrapper
- Biography
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Gilbert Bani, popularly known by his stage name A-Q, is a Nigerian rapper and songwriter. His single "Agu Ji Ndi Men" was nominated for Best Rap Single at The Headies 2016.
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YCEE
- Occupations
- songwritermusiciansingerrapper
- Biography
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Oludemilade Martin Alejo, known professionally as Ycee, is a Nigerian rapper, singer and songwriter. He gained popularity after his single "Condo", which features vocals by Patoranking, earned him two nominations at the 2015 Nigeria Entertainment Awards. He was also nominated for Best Artist in African Pop at the 2015 All Africa Music Awards and for Next Rated at The Headies 2016. Ycee signed a record deal with Sony Music in October 2016, but terminated his contract with the label in February 2018.
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Tayo Aderinokun
- Occupations
- bankerbusinessperson
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Olutayo Aderinokunpronunciation was a Nigerian entrepreneur who until his death was the CEO of Guaranty Trust Bank. He was also a recipient of the Member of the Federal Republic, one of Nigeria's prestigious national awards.
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Kemi Lala Akindoju
- Enrolled in the University of Lagos
- Studied insurance
- Occupations
- film directorinternational forum participantactorfilm producer
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Kemi "Lala" Akindoju Listen is a Nigerian actress. She won an Africa Magic trailbrailzer award for her role in the film adaptation of Dazzling Mirage.
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Ikponmwosa Osakioduwa
- Occupations
- television presentertelevision personalityradio personality
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Ikponmwosa Osakioduwa is a Nigerian radio and television on-air personality. He was known to most just as Wildchild but since his marriage, has been known as simply IK. He is known for his work with Rhythm 93.7 FM, but he is also a presenter on MNet's Studio 53, and is best known as the presenter of Big Brother Africa.
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Teju Babyface
- Years
- 1979-.. (age 45)
- Occupations
- actorsatiristtelevision actor
- Biography
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Teju Babyface is the stage name of Gbadewonuola Olateju Oyelakin Listen, a Nigerian standup comedian, talk show host, producer and writer. He introduced a new genre of talk to the Nigerian TV space with The Teju Babyface Show in the year 2010. He is also known by many in Nigeria as The King of Talk.
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Omowumi Dada
- Occupations
- brand ambassadoractormodel
- Biography
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Omowunmi Dada is a Nigerian actress, best known for her role as Folake in the M-Net television series Jemeji. She was also cast in the 2017 Yoruba language film Somewhere in the Dark, which won the award for Best Indigenous Film at the 2017 AMVCA Awards, and for which she received a nomination for Best Actress in a Supporting Role (Yoruba) at the Best of Nollywood Awards in 2017. In 2018, Dada played the voice of the titular character in Nigeria's first animation full-length feature film, Sade.
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Tope Tedela
- Occupations
- actorfilm producermodel
- Biography
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Temitope Christopher Tedela Listen is a Nigerian actor and producer. He has received several awards for his work including Africa Magic Viewers Choice Award, Nigeria Entertainment Award, Best of Nollywood Award and Nollywood Movies Award.
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Dorcas Shola Fapson
- Occupations
- actor
- Biography
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Dorcas Shola Fapson is a Nigerian actress and presenter, known for her role as Sophie in MTV's Shuga. In 2020, she returned to the Shuga series as it dealt with coronavirus issues, with the actors doing the filming over several African countries.
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Wale Babalakin
- Occupations
- lawyer
- Biography
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Bolanle Olawale Babalakin SAN, is a Nigerian businessman, lawyer and philanthropist, and the Chairman of The Bi-Courtney Group of companies. He is also a Senior Advocate of Nigeria (SAN), and received the Nigerian national honour of Officer of the Federal Republic (OFR) in 2007.
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Olusegun Osoba
- Occupations
- politicianjournalist
- Biography
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Chief Olusegun Osoba is a Nigerian journalist and politician who served twice as governor of Ogun State first from 1992 to 1993 during the Nigerian Third Republic and then from 1999 to 2003.
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Mo'Cheddah
- Occupations
- songwriterfashion designersingerrapper
- Biography
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Modupe-Oreoluwa Oyeyemi Ola, known by her stage name Mo'Cheddah (sometimes stylized as Mocheeda or Mocheddah), is a Nigerian rapper and singer. She released her debut studio album, 'Franchise Celebrity' (2010), while signed to Knighthouse Entertainment. The album was preceded by the 2009 promotional single "If You Want Me". She parted ways with Knighthouse in February 2012 and established her own label, Cheddah Music.
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Funlola Aofiyebi-Raimi
- Years
- 1975-.. (age 49)
- Occupations
- actor
- Biography
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Funlola Aofiyebi-RaimiListen born Abibat Oluwafunmilola Aofiyebipronunciation and also known as FAR, is a Nigerian actress. She appeared in the film The Figurine, Tinsel and MTV Shuga.
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Mohammed Dikko Abubakar
- Biography
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Mohammed Dikko Abubakar, CFR, NPM, mni is a Nigerian Policeman and former Inspector General of Police. He was appointed in 2012 to succeed Hafiz Ringim and was succeeded by Suleiman Abba in 2014. He is currently the Pro Chancellor and Chairman of council Al-Hikma University, Ilorin and also the President of Alumni Association of the National Institute (AANI).
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Lanre Tejuosho
- Occupations
- politician
- Biography
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Olanrewaju Adeyemi Tejuoso is a Nigerian politician. He was a senator from Ogun State at the 8th Assembly.
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Chris Okagbue
- Occupations
- actorphotographer
- Biography
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Chris Okagbue // is a Nigerian model, actor, movie producer, and reality television star. He was the winner of the Gulder Ultimate Search season 8 reality show. He is of the Igbo tribe and is the son of the former Obi of Onitsha.
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Oladipupo Olatunde Adebutu
- Occupations
- politician
- Biography
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Oladipupo Olatunde Adebutu Listen is a Nigerian politician from Ogun State. At the Age of 30, he won his seat in the National Assembly in 1992 where he represented the Remo Federal Constituency under the umbrella of the now defunct Social Democratic Party (SDP). He ran for Senate under the United National Congress Party (UNCP) in 1998 and the National Assembly in 2003, 2007 and 2011 as a member of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP).
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Lisa Folawiyo
- Years
- 1976-.. (age 48)
- Occupations
- fashion designer
- Biography
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Lisa Folawiyo is a Nigerian fashion designer.
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Foluke Adeboye
- Occupations
- evangelist
- Biography
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Foluke Adenike Adeboye also known as Mummy G.O. is a pastor, televangelist, conference speaker, author and wife of Enoch Adeboye, the general overseer of the Redeemed Christian Church of God.
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Henry Odein Ajumogobia
- Occupations
- politician
- Biography
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Henry Odein Ajumogobia is a Nigerian lawyer who served as Minister of State for Petroleum Resources between 2007 and 2009 and Minister of Foreign Affairs from April 2010 to July 2011. He was also Head of Nigeria's delegation to OPEC from July 2007 to December 2008. In August 1983, Ajumogobia and Christopher Nonyelum Okeke founded a legal firm, Ajumogobia and Okeke.
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Oluwatoyin Ogundipe
- Years
- 1960-.. (age 64)
- Occupations
- lecturerwriteracademic
- Biography
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Oluwatoyin Temitayo Ogundipe is a Nigerian academic and a professor of botany. He served as the 12th vice chancellor of the University of Lagos from November 2017 to November 2022.
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Funke Bucknor-Obruthe
- Occupations
- entrepreneurlawyerwriter
- Biography
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Funke Bucknor-Obruthe is a Nigerian entrepreneur and lawyer. She is the founder and CEO of Zapphaire Events and is regarded as one of Nigeria's pioneering event planners.
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Jumoke Oduwole
- Occupations
- lawyer
- Biography
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Olajumoke Omoniyi Oduwole is a Nigerian jurist and academic. She was appointed the Prince Claus Chair holder from 2013–2015.
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Larry Izamoje
- Occupations
- journalist
- Biography
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Dr. Larry Izamoje is a radio host focusing on sports radio in Nigeria. He founded Sports Radio Brila FM, Africa's first sports radio station, with operational centres in Lagos, Abuja, Port Harcourt and Onitsha.He is the Executive Chairman of Brila Media Group, a company with interests in printing, publishing, broadcasting, digital services and consultancy. Born in Onitsha, Nigeria, he is the fourth child in a family of nine. He is married to Mrs. Bridget Larry-Izamoje and has three daughters, a son-in-law, and a grandson..
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Annie Okonkwo
- Years
- 1960-2023 (aged 63)
- Occupations
- politician
- Biography
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Clement Annie Okonkwo was a Nigerian politician and business mogul. He was elected Nigerian Senator for the Anambra Central constituency, taking office on 29 May 2007. He was a member of the People's Democratic Party (PDP).
