30 Notable alumni of
University of Port Harcourt
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The University of Port Harcourt is 1365th in the world, 30th in Africa, and 7th in Nigeria by aggregated alumni prominence. Below is the list of 30 notable alumni from the University of Port Harcourt sorted by their wiki pages popularity. The directory includes famous graduates and former students along with research and academic staff.
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Goodluck Jonathan
- Occupations
- politician
- Biography
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Goodluck Ebele Azikiwe Jonathan Listen GCFR GCON is a Nigerian politician who served as the president of Nigeria from 2010 to 2015. He lost the 2015 presidential election to former military head of state General Muhammadu Buhari and was the first incumbent president in Nigerian history to lose re-election.
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Sinach
- Years
- 1972-.. (age 54)
- Occupations
- singerworship leadersongwriter
- Biography
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Osinachi Kalu Okoro Egbu Listen, known professionally as Sinach, is a Nigerian singer, songwriter and senior worship leader, serving in this capacity for over 30 years. She is the first singer-songwriter to top the Billboard Christian Songwriter chart for 12 weeks in a row. Her song "Way Maker" received three nominations and won the Song of the Year at the 51st GMA Dove Awards, making her the first Nigerian to win the Award. She also won the BMI song of the year, and in 2021 was recognized by the US Congress while on tour in the United States of America.
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Omah Lay
- Occupations
- songwriterrappersingerrecord producer
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Omah Stanley Didia, Professionally known as Omah Lay, is a Nigerian singer, songwriter and record producer. Omah Lay came into limelight and gained international recognition with his singles "Bad Influence", "Do Not Disturb", "Godly,” Understand," "Attention," and "Soso". He has won numerous awards including Headies in 2020 and 2023.
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Agbani Darego
- Occupations
- fashion modelbeauty pageant contestantmodel
- Biography
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Chief Ibiagbanidokibubo Asenite 'Agbani' Darego, MFR is a Nigerian model and beauty queen who was crowned Miss World 2001. She was the first black African, the fourth African overall, and the third one to win the title outright (i.e. without benefitting from resignations of higher-ranked contestants, and without dethronements).
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Mercy Chinwo-Blessed
- Enrolled in the University of Port Harcourt
- Graduated with Bachelor of Science
- Occupations
- singer-songwriter
- Biography
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Mercy Nnenda Chinwo, known professionally as Mercy Chinwo or Mercy Chinwo-Blessed, is a Nigerian gospel singer, songwriter, and actress. She gained recognition after winning the second season of Nigerian Idol. In 2017, she signed a recording contract with EeZee Conceptz. Chinwo has released the albums The Cross: My Gaze (2018), Satisfied (2020), Overwhelming Victory (2024), and In His Will (2025).
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Rita Dominic
- Years
- 1975-.. (age 51)
- Occupations
- television personalitymodelinvestorfilm produceractor
- Biography
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Rita Uchenna Nkem Dominic Nwaturuocha // is a Nigerian actress. She won the 2012 Africa Movie Academy Awards for Best Actress in a Leading Role.
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Yul Edochie
- Occupations
- actor
- Biography
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Yul Chibuike Daniel Edochie //, popularly known as Yul Edochie//, is a Nigerian actor and politician.
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Nancy Isime
- Occupations
- modelmedia personalitytelevision presenteractor
- Biography
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Nancy Isime is a Nigerian actress, model, and media personality.
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Chibuike Amaechi
- Occupations
- ministerlawyerpolitician
- Biography
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Chibuike Rotimi AmaechiListen CON is a Nigerian politician, who served as the federal minister of transportation of Nigeria from 2015 to 2022 under the administration of President Muhammadu Buhari. He resigned to contest for Nigeria's presidency under the governing All Progressive Congress (APC). He had previously served as governor of oil-rich Rivers State, from 2007 to 2015 and earlier, as speaker of the Rivers State House of Assembly from 1999 to 2007. On 9 April 2022, Amaechi declared interest to contest in the presidential election in 2023. He polled second position in the APC presidential primaries held in June 2022 behind eventual president Bola Tinubu with 316 delegate votes against Tinubu's 1271 votes. He is currently a member of the African Democratic Congress (ADC)
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Patience Jonathan
- Occupations
- politician
- Biography
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Patience Faka Jonathan is a Nigerian civil servant who served as the First Lady of Nigeria from 2010 to 2015 and second lady of Nigeria from 2007 to 2010. She is married to the former President and Vice President of Nigeria Goodluck Ebele Jonathan. She served as a Permanent Secretary in Bayelsa State.
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Bose Ogulu
- Occupations
- talent managereducatorbusinessperson
- Biography
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Bose Ogulu, also known as Mama Burna, is a Nigerian academic, businesswoman and talent manager. She manages her children Burna Boy and Nissi Ogulu's musical career. She is the daughter of Benson Idonije.
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Timi Dakolo
- Occupations
- singer
- Biography
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Timi Dakolo is a Nigerian singer, songwriter, and music producer. He emerged winner of the inaugural season of Idols West Africa in 2007. Accompanying his victory was a recording contract with Sony BMG, in addition to other prizes.
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Monalisa Chinda
- Occupations
- actorfilm producer
- Biography
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Monalisa Chinyere Chinda is a Nigerian actress, film producer, talkshow host, television personality, humanitarian and media personality.
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Clem Ohameze
- Occupations
- actor
- Biography
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Clem Ohameze// is a veteran Nigerian actor with three decades in acting. Clem Ohameze started professional acting in 1995. But his breakthrough role was in 1999 when he featured in a big-budget movie titled ENDTIME. He has acted in over 500 movies in his 20-year career spanning 1995 to date and is set to feature in many more movies in the coming months.
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Linda Ejiofor
- Occupations
- modelactor
- Biography
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Linda EjioforListen is a Nigerian actress and model from Abia state, located in the southeastern region of Nigeria. She is known for her role as Bimpe Adekoya in M-Net's TV series Tinsel. She was nominated for Best Actress in a Supporting Role at the 9th Africa Movie Academy Awards for her role in the film The Meeting (2012). Tony Ogaga Erhariefe of The Sun Nigeria listed her as one of the ten fastest-rising Nollywood stars of 2013.
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Hilda Dokubo
- Enrolled in the University of Port Harcourt
- Graduated with bachelor's degree in theater arts
- Occupations
- actoradvocate
- Biography
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Hilda Dokubo is a Nigerian film actress, author, social justice advocate, and politician who once served as special adviser on youth affairs to Peter Odili, a former Governor of Rivers State. She is currently the Chairman of Labour Party in Rivers State but there is a report of her being suspended from the post which she stated as a 'distraction'. In another development, the Asari-Toru local government area of the Labour Party in Rivers State organized a press release and dismissed the suspension of Hilda Dokubo, saying that it has confidence in her leadership.
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Muma Gee
- Occupations
- politiciansinger-songwriterbeauty pageant contestantactorfashion designer
- Biography
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Gift Iyumame Eke, professionally known as Muma Gee, meaning "do good Gift", is a Nigerian singer-songwriter, actress, businesswoman, fashion designer, television personality and politician. She was born, raised, and resides in Port Harcourt. Uwame's first taste of stardom came through her song "Kade", which became the title track of her first official album, released in 2006. The single's accompanying music video directed by Wudi Awa, received five nominations, including two from the AMEN Awards (Best Picture and Best Costume) and one each from the Nigerian Music Video Awards, the Headies Awards, and the Sound City Music Video Awards.
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Bimbo Manuel
- Occupations
- writertelevision actoractorfilm actor
- Biography
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Bimbo Manuel is a Nigerian actor. He was nominated for Best actor in a supporting role at the 2013 Nollywood Movies Awards.
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Dakuku Peterside
- Years
- 1970-.. (age 56)
- Occupations
- politician
- Biography
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Dakuku Adol Peterside is a Nigerian politician. He was formerly the Director General of Nigerian Maritime Administration and Safety Agency from March 2016 to March 2020. Prior to his role at NIMASA, he was a member of the Nigerian House of Representatives.
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Tamara Eteimo
- Years
- 1987-.. (age 39)
- Enrolled in the University of Port Harcourt
- Graduated with Bachelor of Science in theater arts
- Occupations
- singer-songwriteractor
- Biography
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Tamara Eteimo also known by her stage name Tamara Jones, is a Nigerian R&B singer-songwriter and Actor. Since her Nollywood film debut in 2011, right after she won the seventh edition of the Next Movie Star reality show, the actress has appeared in over 50 films. She was ranked second in Charles Novia's annual rankings of Nollywood actresses for 2013 and has been nominated for numerous awards. Eteimo completed her primary and secondary school education in Port Harcourt before enrolling at the University of Port Harcourt to study Theatre Arts. As of May 2010, she had released singles "Vibrate" and "Na Only you" from her debut studio album. She won the 2013 Next Movie Star winner and she claims to be eyeing the oscar award.
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Tonye Princewill
- Occupations
- engineerpolitician
- Biography
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Tonye Princewill is a Nigerian investor, politician, film producer and philanthropist Currently the Paramount ruler of Da Ogo / Queen Elebabene Royal Group of Houses. He was the 2015 and 2007 candidate. for Governor of Rivers State. He was a member of the All Progressives Congress (APC) and the son of King T.J.T. Princewill of the Kalabari Kingdom of Rivers State, Nigeria. He resigned from All Progressives Congress APC because of same faith presidential ticket by the party.
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Sandra Ezekwesili
- Occupations
- journalistbroadcaster
- Biography
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Sandra Sopuluchukwu Ezekwesili is a Nigerian radio host and broadcast journalist. She is known for hosting Hard Facts, a current-affairs programme on Nigeria Info FM Lagos. She resigned in August 2023.
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Julius Agwu
- Occupations
- comediansinger
- Biography
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Julius Agwu // is a Nigerian stand-up comedian, actor, singer and MC. Julius Agwu is the MD/CEO of Reellaif Limited, music, and movie production company. He is also an entertainment consultant and motivational speaker. He is the producer behind comedy shows like Crack Ya Ribs, Laff 4 Christ's Sake and Festival of Love.
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Ngozi Odu
- Years
- 1952-.. (age 74)
- Occupations
- researchermicrobiologistpolitician
- Biography
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Ngozi Nma Odu Listen is a Nigerian politician who is the deputy governor of Rivers State. She was elected during the 2023 Rivers State gubernatorial election alongside the governor Siminalayi Fubara. She was born in Egi clan in Ogba/Egbema/Ndoni LGA of Rivers State.
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Manuela George-Izunwa
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- activistlawyerpolitician
- Biography
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Hon. Barr. Manuela George-Izunwa is a Nigerian politician who served as Rivers State Commissioner of Women Affairs from 2007 to 2009. During her tenure, her stated campaign goals were better treatment of widows, economic female empowerment and the prevention of violence against women, as well as furthering women's health and female education.she also serve as a co-pastor with her husband Pastor George Izunwa.
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Cynthia Shalom
- Occupations
- film actor
- Biography
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Cynthia Shalom // is a Nigerian actress, producer, blogger, and businessperson. She won season 11 of the reality show, Next Movie Star. She has since then featured in several Nollywood films. She was featured in the M-net TV series Tinsel.
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Kingsley Abasili
- Occupations
- actorlecturer
- Biography
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Kingsley Nkemjika Abasili // is a Nigerian actor and lecturer at Nnamdi Azikiwe University, Anambra State, Nigeria. He is known for his striking resemblance to veteran actor Pete Edochie. Both actors are from Anambra State but they are not related.
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Emmanuel Agwoje
- Years
- 1962-.. (age 64)
- Occupations
- bankereconomist
- Biography
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Emmanuel Osa Agwoje is a Nigerian banker and businessperson. He is currently the chief executive officer of Equator Capital Ltd, a financial services company.
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Patience Maseli
- Biography
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Patience Oghogho Maseli is a former Deputy Director of the Upstream Division at the Department of Petroleum Resources, a position from which she retired in November 2018. She is the first woman to hold that position. She was the head of the first steering committee of Women in Geosciences and Engineering (WiGE). She christened a Drillship West Capella in South Korea on which her name is inscribed.
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Silva Opuala-Charles
- Biography
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Dr. Silva Opuala-Charles. FNIM, FNISM, FICEN was the commissioner for finance and budget in Bayelsa state, Nigeria from 2007 to 2012.
