Famous people from Nigeria
101 well-known people from Nigeria in 4 categories, with birthdays, ages and life stories.
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Every group of famous people we follow in Nigeria. Open a category to see who was born there, how old they are today and how they became famous.
ActorsFamous actors born in Nigeria, with their age, zodiac sign and short bio.View actors Singers & RappersBirthdays, ages and life stories of the best-known singers and rappers from Nigeria.View singers and rappers Football PlayersWho are the most popular football players from Nigeria? See them all in one list.View football players ModelsBirthdays, ages and life stories of the best-known models from Nigeria.View models
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Best known from Nigeria
All famous people from Nigeria, most popular first. Tap a card to see their birthday, current age, zodiac sign and full life story.
Football PlayersMikel John ObiNigerian association football player for Chelsea and the national team.View profile 
Football PlayersVictor OsimhenNigerian footballer who played for clubs like Napoli, Galatasaray, and Lille.View profile 
Football PlayersAhmed MusaRecord-holding Nigerian forward known for playing at Kano Pillars and CSKA Moscow.View profile 
Football PlayersNwankwo KanuNigerian footballer who played for Arsenal, Ajax, and Portsmouth.View profile 
Football PlayersObafemi MartinsFormer professional footballer for Inter Milan, Newcastle United, and Seattle Sounders FC.View profile 
Football PlayersYakubuNigerian football striker who scored 96 Premier League goals for Portsmouth and Middlesbrough.View profile 
Football PlayersAlex IwobiNigerian professional football player for Fulham and the Nigeria national team.View profile 
Football PlayersAdemola LookmanNigerian winger playing for Atlético Madrid and winner of the 2024 Europa League.View profile 
Football PlayersPeter OdemwingieFormer professional forward who played for West Bromwich Albion and Lille OSC.View profile FAQs
Famous people from Nigeria
Mikel John Obi, Victor Osimhen, Ahmed Musa are among the best-known people from Nigeria on our list.
We list 101 well-known people from Nigeria in 4 categories.
Actors, Singers & Rappers, Football Players, Models.