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Hugo Wallace Weaving AO is a British actor. Born in Colonial Nigeria to English parents, he has resided in Australia for the entirety of his professional career. Wikipedia

Born: 4 April 1960 (age 61 years), Uch Ibadan organogram, Ibadan
Height: 1.88 m
Partner: Katrina Greenwood (1984–)
Nationality: Australian, British, English, Nigerian
Parents: Anne Lennard, Wallace Weaving

Nigeria, often referred to as the “Giant of Africa”, is a country known for its diverse culture as it is inhabited by over 500 ethnic groups, each with its own unique language and traditions. The nation had been the home of numerous kingdoms and tribes before coming under British colonial rule. Nnamdi Azikiwe emerged as one of the leading figures of modern Nigerian nationalism and served as the first President of Nigeria from 1963 to 1966. Even though Nigeria went through decades of political turmoil, the ever resilient Nigerians continued making new strides in the areas of arts, culture, sports, and literature.

 

The nation has produced poets and writers like John Pepper Clark, Ben Okri, Cyprian Ekwensi, Buchi Emecheta, and Helon Habila who have achieved fame on the international level. Nigerians have excelled in the field of sports, especially in basketball. Hakeem Olajuwon, Yinka Dare, Obinna Ekezie, Festus Ezeli and Olumide Oyedeji are some of the prominent sports stars in the country. Nigeria’s human rights record remains poor giving rise to activists like Bisi Adeleye-Fayemi who has been associated with a number of international women’s rights and philanthropy organizations. This section provides you information about the life and works of famous Nigerians.
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1 Israel Adesanya
Israel Adesanya
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Listed In: Sportspersons
Famous As: Mixed martial artist
Birthdate: July 22, 1989
Sun Sign: Cancer
Birthplace: Lagos, Nigeria
2 Hakeem Olajuwon
Hakeem Olajuwon
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Listed In: Sportspersons
Famous As: Basketball Player
Birthdate: January 21, 1963
Sun Sign: Aquarius
Birthplace: Lagos
Hakeem Olajuwon is a former basketball player. Nicknamed The Dream, because of his dream-like ability to dunk effortlessly, Olajuwon is widely regarded as one of the greatest basketballers of all time. Apart from leading the Houston Rockets to two back-to-back NBA championships, Hakeem Olajuwon also helped the US national team win the Olympic gold medal in the 1996 Summer Olympics.

3 Kamaru UsmanKamaru Usman
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Listed In: Sportspersons
Famous As: Mixed martial artist
Birthdate: May 11, 1987
Sun Sign: Taurus
Birthplace: Auchi, Nigeria

4 Sade Adu
Sade Adu
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Listed In: Singers
Famous As: Singer-Songwriter
Birthdate: January 16, 1959
Sun Sign: Capricorn
Birthplace: Ibadan, Nigeria
Nigerian-British singer Helen Folasade Adu, or Sade Adu, often blends Afro-Cuban tunes with soul and smooth jazz in her music. The Grammy Award winner had initially studied fashion designing and been a model. The founder of the band Sade, she has released iconic tracks such as No Ordinary Love.

5 Chinua Achebe
Chinua Achebe
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Listed In: Writers
Famous As: Nigerian novelist
Birthdate: November 16, 1930
Sun Sign: Scorpio
Birthplace: Ogidi, Nigeria Protectorate
Died: March 21, 2013
Chinua Achebe was a Nigerian poet, novelist, professor, and critic. Often described as Africa’s greatest storyteller, Achebe is widely regarded as the father of modern African writing. He was the recipient of several awards and honors, including the Man Booker International Prize 2007. His novel Things Fall Apart is one of the most read books in Africa.

6 Jidenna
Jidenna
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Listed In: Singers
Famous As: Rapper
Birthdate: May 4, 1985
Sun Sign: Taurus
Birthplace: Wisconsin Rapids, Wisconsin
Jidenna is a Nigerian-American rapper, singer, songwriter, and record producer. Interested in music from an early age, he co-founded the rap group Black Spadez when he was in high school. As a young man, he worked full-time as a teacher before becoming a popular rapper. He is also a founding member of the social club Fear & Fancy.

 

7 Muhammadu Buhari
Muhammadu Buhari
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Listed In: Leaders
Famous As: Politician
Birthdate: December 17, 1942
Sun Sign: Sagittarius
Birthplace: Daura, Nigeria
Muhammadu Buhari is a Nigerian politician and the current president of Nigeria. Since becoming the president, Buhari has introduced many social welfare programs that address unemployment and poverty. The programs were mainly introduced to help increase economic development in the country.

8 Fela Kuti
Fela Kuti
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Listed In: Singers
Famous As: Multi-instrumentalist
Birthdate: October 15, 1938
Sun Sign: Libra
Birthplace: Abeokuta
Died: August 2, 1997
Political activist and Afrobeat inventor Fela Kuti initially performed with his band Koola Lobitos and later renamed it Nigeria ’70. He was inspired by the Black Power movement, which also gradually transformed his musical style. He married 27 women in 1978, to mark the anniversary of the Kalakuta Republic attack.

 

 

9 Davido
Davido
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Listed In: Musicians
Famous As: Singer-Songwriter
Birthdate: November 21, 1992
Sun Sign: Scorpio
Birthplace: Atlanta, Georgia, United States
American-born Nigerian artist David Adedeji Adeleke, better known as Davido, studied business before venturing into music. He soared to fame with his hit tracks Dami Duro and If. He owns a record label, too. His song Fall was the longest-charting Nigerian pop track in the history of Billboard.
10 Keiynan Lonsdale
Keiynan Lonsdale
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Listed In: Film & Theater Personalities
Famous As: Actor
Birthdate: December 19, 1991
Sun Sign: Sagittarius
Birthplace: Sydney, New South Wales, Australia
Australian actor, dancer and singer-songwriter Keiynan Lonsdale is best-known for playing Wally West/Kid Flash in The CW series The Flash and Legends of Tomorrow. Other on-screen portrayals of Lonsdale includes Oliver Lloyd in the series Dance Academy and Uriah Pedrad in film The Divergent Series: Insurgent. He has also released the studio-album Rainbow Boy and worked as an MTV VJ.

11 Chimamanda Ngozi Adichie
Chimamanda Ngozi Adichie
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Listed In: Writers
Famous As: Writer
Birthdate: September 15, 1977
Sun Sign: Virgo
Birthplace: Enugu, Nigeria
Chimamanda Ngozi Adichie is a Nigerian writer and feminist. She is popular for writing novels, such as Purple Hibiscus and Half of a Yellow Sun. She is credited with popularizing African literature among a new generation of readers, especially in the United States. In 2015, she was named in Time magazine’s list of 100 Most Influential People.

12 Kelechi Iheanacho
Kelechi Iheanacho
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Listed In: Sportspersons
Famous As: Nigerian footballer
Birthdate: October 3, 1996
Sun Sign: Libra
Birthplace: Imo State
Nigerian Business PeopleNigerian Intellectuals & Academics
13 Jay-Jay Okocha
Jay-Jay Okocha
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Listed In: Sportspersons
Famous As: Footballer
Birthdate: August 14, 1973
Sun Sign: Leo
Birthplace: Enugu, Nigeria
14 Osita Iheme
Osita Iheme
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Listed In: Film & Theater Personalities
Famous As: Actor
Birthdate: February 20, 1982
Sun Sign: Pisces
Birthplace: Abia State
Nigerian Lawyers & JudgesNigerian Historical Personalities

 

15 T. B. Joshua
T. B. Joshua
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Listed In: Spiritual & Religious Leaders
Famous As: Televangelist, Faith Healer
Birthdate: June 12, 1963
Sun Sign: Gemini
Birthplace: Arigidi, Nigeria
Died: June 5, 2021
Nigerian charismatic pastor, televangelist, and philanthropist T. B. Joshua is the founder of The Synagogue, Church of All Nations (SCOAN). He is extremely popular across Africa and Latin America, and his YouTube channel, Emmanuel TV, has over a million subscribers. He is considered one of the most influential people from Africa and is the recipient of several awards.

16 John Obi Mikel
John Obi Mikel
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Listed In: Sportspersons
Famous As: Nigerian footballer
Birthdate: April 22, 1987
Sun Sign: Taurus
Birthplace: Jos
17 Wole Soyinka
Wole Soyinka
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Listed In: Writers
Famous As: Author, Poet, Playwright
Birthdate: July 13, 1934
Sun Sign: Cancer
Birthplace: Abeokuta
Wole Soyinka is a Nigerian playwright, poet, and essayist. In 1986, he became the first sub-Saharan African to be honored with the Nobel Prize in Literature. As a young man, he worked with the Royal Court Theatre in London. In Nigeria, he was actively involved in the country’s freedom struggle. He has taught at various international universities.

18 Wizkid
Wizkid
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Listed In: Singers
Famous As: Singer-songwriter
Birthdate: July 16, 1990
Sun Sign: Cancer
Birthplace: Surulere, Lagos
Nigerian singer Wizkid soared to fame with chart-busting tracks such as Holla at Your Boy. A performer who has revolutionized the Afrobeats genre, Wizkid supported Nigeria’s End SARS protests against police brutality, on social media. In 2011, he was part of a paternity scandal but denied having fathered a child.

19 Nwankwo Kanu
Nwankwo Kanu
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Listed In: Sportspersons
Famous As: Footballer
Birthdate: August 1, 1976
Sun Sign: Leo
Birthplace: Owerri
20 Olusegun Obasanjo
Olusegun Obasanjo
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Listed In: Leaders
Famous As: Former President of Nigeria
Birthdate: March 5, 1937
Sun Sign: Pisces
Birthplace: Abeokuta, British Nigeria
Initially a teacher, Olusegun Obasanjo had joined the army as he could not afford college. The People’s Democratic Party leader became the military ruler of Nigeria in 1976 but later handed over his powers to a democratic government. He also became the president 2 decades later.
21 Michael Boulos
Michael Boulos
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Listed In: Miscellaneous
Famous As: Tiffany Trump’s Boyfriend
Birthdate: 0000 AD
Birthplace: Lagos
Michael Boulos has mostly been in the news for dating Donald Trump’s younger daughter, Tiffany Trump. The Lebanese-French heir of businessman Massad Boulos is now the associate director of his Nigeria-based family business, SCOA Nigeria; the director of Fadoul Group; and the business development manager of Royalton Investment.
22 Burna Boy
Burna Boy
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Listed In: Singers
Famous As: Singer
Birthdate: July 2, 1991
Sun Sign: Cancer
Birthplace: Port Harcourt, Rivers State, Nigeria
23 Yvonne Orji
Yvonne Orji
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Listed In: Film & Theater Personalities
Famous As: Actress
Birthdate: December 2, 1983
Sun Sign: Sagittarius
Birthplace: Port Harcourt, Rivers State Rivers, Nigeria
24 Akbar Gbaja-Biamila
Akbar Gbaja-Biamila
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Listed In: Sportspersons
Famous As: American football player
Birthdate: May 6, 1979
Sun Sign: Taurus
Birthplace: Los Angeles, California, United States
25 Ngozi Okonjo-Iweala
Ngozi Okonjo-Iweala
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Listed In: Leaders
Famous As: Diplomat, Economist
Birthdate: June 13, 1954
Sun Sign: Gemini
Birthplace: Ogwashi-Uku
26 Ibrahim Babangida
Ibrahim Babangida
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Listed In: Leaders
Famous As: Politician, Military
Birthdate: August 17, 1941
Sun Sign: Leo
Birthplace: Minna
27 Genevieve Nnaji
Genevieve Nnaji
10
Listed In: Film & Theater Personalities
Famous As: Nigerian actress
Birthdate: May 3, 1979
Sun Sign: Taurus
Birthplace: Mbaise
28 Chinedu Ikedieze
Chinedu Ikedieze
10
Listed In: Film & Theater Personalities
Famous As: Nigerian actor
Birthdate: December 12, 1977
Sun Sign: Sagittarius
Birthplace: Bende, Abia
29 Folorunsho Alakija
Folorunsho Alakija
10
Listed In: Business People
Famous As: Business Women
Birthdate: July 15, 1951
Sun Sign: Cancer
Birthplace: Ikorodu, Lagos State, Nigeria Protectorate
30 Rick Famuyiwa
Rick Famuyiwa
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Listed In: Film & Theater Personalities
Famous As: Film Director
Birthdate: June 18, 1973
Sun Sign: Gemini
Birthplace: Laie, Hawaii, United States
Rick Famuyiwa is a Nigerian-American filmmaker and screenwriter. Some of his best-known works include the 1999 coming-of-age film, The Wood, 2002 romantic comedy movie, Brown Sugar, and 2015 coming-of-age film, Dope. Over the years, Famuyiwa has been vocal about the issues faced by African-Americans in the film industry and works hard to resolve such issues.

31 Benjamin Nnamdi Azikiwe
Benjamin Nnamdi Azikiwe
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Listed In: Leaders
Famous As: First President of Nigeria
Birthdate: November 16, 1904
Sun Sign: Scorpio
Birthplace: Zungeru, Nigeria
Died: May 11, 1996
Benjamin Nnamdi Azikiwe was a Nigerian political leader and statesman. From 1963 to 1966, Azikiwe served as the first president of Nigeria. Often referred to as the Father of Nigerian Nationalism, Benjamin Nnamdi Azikiwe played an important role in Nigeria’s struggle for independence. He is also credited with establishing the University of Nigeria (UNN).

32 Henry Onyekuru
Henry Onyekuru
20
Listed In: Sportspersons
Famous As: Nigerian footballer
Birthdate: June 5, 1997
Sun Sign: Gemini
Birthplace: Onitsha
33 Yakubu Gowon
Yakubu Gowon
10
Listed In: Leaders
Famous As: Politician, Military personnel
Birthdate: October 19, 1934
Sun Sign: Libra
Birthplace: Kanke
34 Funke Akindele
Funke Akindele
30
Listed In: Film & Theater Personalities
Famous As: Nigerian actress
Birthdate: August 24, 1977
Sun Sign: Virgo
Birthplace: Ikorodu
35 Toks Olagundoye
Toks Olagundoye
10
Listed In: Film & Theater Personalities
Famous As: Actress
Birthdate: September 16, 1975
Sun Sign: Virgo
Birthplace: Lagos, Nigeria
36 Atiku Abubakar
Atiku Abubakar
00
Listed In: Leaders
Famous As: Custom officer, Politician
Birthdate: November 25, 1946
Sun Sign: Sagittarius
Birthplace: Adamawa State
37 Enoch Adeboye
Enoch Adeboye
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Listed In: Leaders
Famous As: Pastor
Birthdate: March 2, 1942
Sun Sign: Pisces
Birthplace: Ifewara, Osun State, Nigeria
Better known as Daddy Go, Nigerian pastor Enoch Adeboye serves the Redeemed Christian Church of God and has millions of followers. However, the media has often called out his sexist attitude, reflected in his social-media posts, one of which advised men to marry only women who could cook.

38 Usman dan Fodio
Usman dan Fodio
20
Listed In: Leaders
Famous As: Teacher
Birthdate: December 15, 1754
Sun Sign: Sagittarius
Birthplace: Gobir, Nigeria
Died: April 20, 1817
39 Obafemi Awolowo
Obafemi Awolowo
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Listed In: Leaders
Famous As: Political Leader
Birthdate: March 6, 1909
Sun Sign: Pisces
Birthplace: Ikenne, Western Region, British Nigeria
Died: May 9, 1987
Obafemi Awolowo was a Nigerian nationalist and statesman. He played a key role in Nigeria’s independence movement. He began his career as a journalist and edited several publications. He later studied law and entered politics. As a politician, he was respected for his exemplary integrity and strong character. The Obafemi Awolowo Foundation was founded in his memory in 1992.

40 Moshood Kashimawo Olawale Abiola
Moshood Kashimawo Olawale Abiola
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Listed In: Business People
Famous As: Politician
Birthdate: August 24, 1937
Sun Sign: Virgo
Birthplace: Abeokuta, Nigeria
Died: July 7, 1998
41 Korede Bello
Korede Bello
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Listed In: Singers
Famous As: Singer-Songwriter
Birthdate: February 29, 1996
Sun Sign: Pisces
Birthplace: Lagos State
Nigerian singer Korede Bello was just 7 when he had started performing, using the pseudonym African Prince. His single Godwin later catapulted him to fame. Bello also boasts of a mass communication degree and has been associated with philanthropic activities such as cancer awareness programs.

42 Hausa Queen Amina
Hausa Queen Amina
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Listed In: Historical Personalities
Famous As: Queen of Nigeria
Birthdate: 1533 AD
Birthplace: Zaria, Nigeria
Died: 1610 AD
Nigerian warrior queen Amina ruled the 16th-century city-state Zazzau at a time when women leaders were hard to come by. Her 34-year-old reign saw her expanding her kingdom and developing trade routes. Some believe she was merely a mythical figure, but remnants of the walls she had built prove otherwise.

43 Shola Ameobi
Shola Ameobi
11
Listed In: Sportspersons
Famous As: Footballer
Birthdate: October 12, 1981
Sun Sign: Libra
Birthplace: Zaria, Nigeria
Nigerian former footballer Shola Ameobi is remembered for his long stint with English football club Newcastle United. He later also represented other clubs such as Notts County. Son of a pastor, he is quite religious and is associated with charitable organizations that work for religious freedom.

44 Amobi Okoye
Amobi Okoye
00
Listed In: Sportspersons
Famous As: American football player
Birthdate: June 10, 1987
Sun Sign: Gemini
Birthplace: Anambra State
45 Bola Tinubu
Bola Tinubu
21
Listed In: Leaders
Famous As: Accountant, Politician
Birthdate: March 29, 1952
Sun Sign: Aries
Birthplace: Lagos State
46 Dr. Alban
Dr. Alban
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Listed In: Musicians
Famous As: Musician
Birthdate: August 26, 1957
Sun Sign: Virgo
Birthplace: Oguta
47 Sanusi Lamido Sanusi
Sanusi Lamido Sanusi
20
Listed In: Leaders
Famous As: Banker
Birthdate: July 31, 1961
Sun Sign: Leo
Birthplace: Kano
48 Obafemi Martins
Obafemi Martins
01
Listed In: Sportspersons
Famous As: Footballer
Birthdate: October 28, 1984
Sun Sign: Scorpio
Birthplace: Lagos
49 Omotola Jalade Ekeinde
Omotola Jalade Ekeinde
20
Listed In: Film & Theater Personalities
Famous As: Actress
Birthdate: February 7, 1978
Sun Sign: Aquarius
Birthplace: Lagos
50 Agbani Darego
Agbani Darego
50
Listed In: Fashion
Famous As: Model & Beauty Queen
Birthdate: December 22, 1982
Sun Sign: Capricorn
Birthplace: Abonnema, Nigeria
Nigerian beauty queen Agbani Darego made headlines with her Miss World win in 2001, when she became the first indigenous African to win the pageant. A bright computer science student back then, she was also the first from her country to make it to the Miss Universe Top 10.

51 Ime Udoka
Ime Udoka
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Listed In: Sportspersons
Famous As: American-Nigerian Basketball Player
Birthdate: August 9, 1977
Sun Sign: Leo
Birthplace: Portland, Oregon
Nigerian-American NBA player Ime Udoka is known for his 7-year stint as an assistant coach with the San Antonio Spurs. His association with experts such as coach Gregg Popovich has enriched his career and raised hopes that he will soon be hired as a head coach by a major team.
52 Ken Saro-Wiwa
Ken Saro-Wiwa
11
Listed In: Writers
Famous As: Writer, Poet, Screenwriter
Birthdate: October 10, 1941
Sun Sign: Libra
Birthplace: Bori, Nigeria
Died: November 30, 1995
53 Adetomiwa Edun
Adetomiwa Edun
11
Listed In: Film & Theater Personalities
Famous As: Actor
Birthdate: March 4, 1984
Sun Sign: Pisces
Birthplace: Lagos
54 Umaru Musa Yar’Adua
Umaru Musa Yar’Adua
20
Listed In: Leaders
Famous As: President
Birthdate: August 16, 1951
Sun Sign: Leo
Birthplace: Katsina, Nigeria
Died: May 5, 2010
55 Samuel Peter
Samuel Peter
00
Listed In: Sportspersons
Famous As: Boxer
Birthdate: September 6, 1980
Sun Sign: Virgo
Birthplace: Akwa Ibom, Nigeria
56 Sani Abacha
Sani Abacha
12
Listed In: Leaders
Famous As: Military personnel
Birthdate: September 20, 1943
Sun Sign: Virgo
Birthplace: Kano, Nigeria
Died: June 8, 1998
57 Bukola Saraki
Bukola Saraki
00
Listed In: Leaders
Famous As: Politician
Birthdate: December 19, 1962
Sun Sign: Sagittarius
58 Osi Umenyiora
Osi Umenyiora
02
Listed In: Film & Theater Personalities
Famous As: American Football Player
Birthdate: November 16, 1981
Sun Sign: Scorpio
Birthplace: London, England
London-born Nigerian NFL star Osi Umenyiora impressed his fans throughout his 9-year stint with the New York Giants. The two-time Super Bowl champion ended his career with the Atlanta Falcons. He is now an award-winning sports pundit and is known for his expert sportscasting on BBC Sport.
59 Shehu Shagari
Shehu Shagari
10
Listed In: Leaders
Famous As: Politician
Birthdate: February 25, 1925
Sun Sign: Pisces
Birthplace: Shagari, Nigeria
Died: December 28, 2018
60 Diezani Alison-Madueke
Diezani Alison-Madueke
10
Listed In: Leaders
Famous As: Nigerian Politician
Birthdate: December 6, 1960
Sun Sign: Sagittarius
Birthplace: Port Harcourt
61 C. Odumegwu Ojukwu
C. Odumegwu Ojukwu
10
Listed In: Leaders
Famous As: Military Officer
Birthdate: November 4, 1933
Sun Sign: Scorpio
Birthplace: Zungeru, Nigeria
Died: November 26, 2011
62 Umar Farouk Abdulmutallab
Umar Farouk Abdulmutallab
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Listed In: Criminals
Famous As: Underwear Bomber
Birthdate: December 22, 1986
Sun Sign: Capricorn
Birthplace: Lagos
63 Johnson Aguiyi-Ironsi
Johnson Aguiyi-Ironsi
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Listed In: Leaders
Famous As: Politician
Birthdate: March 3, 1924
Sun Sign: Pisces
Birthplace: Umuahia
Died: July 29, 1966
64 Rashidi Yekini
Rashidi Yekini
10
Listed In: Sportspersons
Famous As: Footballer
Birthdate: October 23, 1963
Sun Sign: Libra
Birthplace: Kaduna, Nigeria
Died: May 4, 2012
65 Aṣa
Aṣa
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Listed In: Singers
Famous As: Singer-songwriter
Birthdate: September 17, 1982
Sun Sign: Virgo
Birthplace: Paris, France
66 Pete Edochie
Pete Edochie
11
Listed In: Film & Theater Personalities
Famous As: Actor
Birthdate: March 7, 1947
Sun Sign: Pisces
Birthplace: Enugu
67 Mohammed Yusuf
Mohammed Yusuf
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Listed In: Leaders
Famous As: Preacher
Birthdate: January 29, 1970
Sun Sign: Aquarius
Birthplace: Yobe, Nigeria
Died: July 30, 2009
68 Ini Edo
Ini Edo
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Listed In: Film & Theater Personalities
Famous As: Nigerian actress
Birthdate: April 23, 1982
Sun Sign: Taurus
Birthplace: Akwa Ibom State
69 Timaya
Timaya
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Listed In: Singers
Famous As: Nigerian singer
Birthdate: August 15, 1980
Sun Sign: Leo
Birthplace: Port Harcourt
70 Funmilayo Ransome-Kuti
Funmilayo Ransome-Kuti
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Listed In: Leaders
Famous As: Teacher, Politician, Activist
Birthdate: October 25, 1900
Sun Sign: Scorpio
Birthplace: Abeokuta
Died: April 13, 1978

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